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Free Medical Plans Practice Questions

North Carolina Accident & Health exam — 43 practice questions.

Subtopics: HMO, PPO, Capitation, Preventive care, HSA, Coordination of benefits, Network gatekeeper, Fee-for-service, Deductible, Stop-loss, Major medical, POS, Gatekeeper, Preauthorization, Utilization review, Copayment, Comprehensive major medical, HIPAA portability, HIPAA privacy, Dependent to age 26, Exclusive Provider Organization, High-deductible health plan, Closed-panel HMO, Open-panel HMO, Concurrent review, Second surgical opinion, Case management, Out-of-network cost sharing, Essential health benefits, Metal tier levels, Guaranteed issue, Medical loss ratio, Annual and lifetime limit prohibition, Health insurance marketplace, Premium tax credit, Prescription drug formulary, Major medical cost-sharing, Out-of-pocket maximum

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Sample questions & answers

1. A health maintenance organization (HMO) typically requires members to:

Use network providers and often select a primary care physician

HMOs emphasize coordinated care through a network and often require a primary care physician and referrals, generally offering little or no out-of-network coverage except emergencies.

2. A preferred provider organization (PPO) differs from an HMO because it:

Allows out-of-network care at a higher cost

PPOs offer more flexibility, covering both in-network and out-of-network care, with the insured paying more for using non-preferred providers.

3. In an HMO, capitation refers to:

A fixed payment per member to providers regardless of services used

Capitation is a payment arrangement in which providers receive a set amount per enrolled member per period, regardless of how many services that member uses.

4. Most managed care plans encourage preventive care because:

Early care can reduce more costly treatment later

Managed care plans emphasize preventive services such as screenings and immunizations to detect problems early and reduce more expensive treatment later.

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Practice: Medical Plans

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