Questions and Answers
Which action will an insurance company take if an applicant, who has diabetes, applies for a Disability Income policy?
Which of the following are managed care organizations? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following BEST describes how pre-admission certifications are used?
Used to prevent nonessential medical costs
Which type of plan normally includes hospice benefits?
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Pre-hospitalization authorization is considered an example of what?
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Study Notes
Health Insurance Underwriting Overview
- Insurance companies may issue a Disability Income policy to an applicant with diabetes under specific conditions:
- Policy can include a diabetes exclusion.
- The applicant may receive a higher rating based on risk factors.
- The policy may be declined altogether depending on the assessment of risk.
Managed Care Organizations
- Three primary types of managed care organizations include:
- Point-of-Service (POS) plan: Offers flexibility in choosing healthcare providers.
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Allows access to a network of preferred providers and covers out-of-network services at a higher cost.
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Requires members to choose a primary care physician and get referrals for specialists.
Pre-Admission Certifications
- Pre-admission certifications help manage healthcare costs by:
- Assessing the necessity of planned medical treatments before they occur.
- Aiming to eliminate nonessential medical expenses.
Hospice Benefits in Plans
- Managed care plans are typically designed to include hospice benefits, which provide support for terminally ill patients and their families.
Pre-Hospitalization Authorization
- Pre-hospitalization authorization is a requirement from insurers:
- It serves as approval before an insured individual can be admitted to a hospital.
- This process is a tool for insurers to control and manage healthcare costs effectively.
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