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#1

What does the term 'premium' refer to in health insurance?

The amount an individual pays out-of-pocket for healthcare services before the insurance coverage kicks in
The monthly payment to the insurance company for coverage
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
The list of healthcare providers covered by the insurance plan
#2

What is the primary purpose of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)?

To provide insurance coverage for catastrophic illnesses
To give individuals more freedom in choosing healthcare providers
To emphasize preventive care and coordinate healthcare services for its members
To offer tax benefits for healthcare expenses
#3

What does the term 'network' refer to in health insurance?

The list of healthcare providers covered by the insurance plan
The monthly payment to the insurance company for coverage
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
The percentage of costs of a covered healthcare service that an individual pays (e.g., 20% of the allowed amount) after paying the deductible
#4

What is the role of a Primary Care Physician (PCP) in managed care?

To provide emergency care services
To coordinate and manage all aspects of an individual's healthcare needs
To perform specialized surgical procedures
To process insurance claims
#5

What is 'prior authorization' in health insurance?

The process of getting approval from the insurance company before receiving certain medical services or medications
The list of healthcare providers covered by the insurance plan
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
The percentage of costs of a covered healthcare service that an individual pays (e.g., 20% of the allowed amount) after paying the deductible
#6

What is a deductible in health insurance?

The amount an individual pays out-of-pocket for healthcare services before the insurance coverage kicks in
The monthly payment to the insurance company for coverage
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
The list of healthcare providers covered by the insurance plan
#7

What is 'co-insurance' in health insurance?

The fixed amount an individual pays for covered healthcare services after the deductible has been met
The percentage of costs of a covered healthcare service that an individual pays (e.g., 20% of the allowed amount) after paying the deductible
A type of insurance plan where the individual pays a fixed amount per visit or service
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
#8

What is the purpose of a Health Savings Account (HSA) in the United States?

To provide free healthcare services to low-income individuals
To allow individuals to save for qualified medical expenses on a pre-tax basis
To offer additional coverage for elective cosmetic surgeries
To provide financial assistance to healthcare providers
#9

What is the 'out-of-pocket maximum' in health insurance?

The monthly payment to the insurance company for coverage
The maximum amount of money the insured individual will have to pay out-of-pocket in a policy period
The fixed amount an individual pays for covered healthcare services after the deductible has been met
The list of healthcare providers covered by the insurance plan
#10

What is 'medically necessary' in the context of health insurance coverage?

Any healthcare service deemed necessary by the healthcare provider
Services recommended by a friend or family member
Healthcare services or supplies needed to prevent, diagnose, or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms and that meet accepted standards of medicine
Healthcare services with the lowest cost
#11

What is 'pre-existing condition' in the context of health insurance?

A medical condition that requires immediate attention
A condition that arises during the coverage period
A condition that existed before the individual's health insurance coverage began
A condition that is not covered by insurance

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