- (Topic 1)
The sizes of the businesses in a market affect the types of health programs that are likely to be purchased. Compared to smaller employers (those with fewer than 100 employees), larger employers (those with more than 1,000 employees) are
Correct Answer:B
- (Topic 2)
Grant Pelham is covered by both a workers’ compensation program and a group health plan provided by his employer. The Shipwright Health Plan administers both programs. Mr. Grant was injured while on the job and applied for benefits.
Mr. Pelham’s group health insurance plan and workers’ compensation both provide benefits to cover expenses incurred as a result of illness or injury. However, unlike traditional group insurance coverage, workers’ compensation
Correct Answer:A
- (Topic 1)
The following statement(s) can correctly be made about the TRICARE managed healthcare program of the U.S. Department of Defense.
* 1. Active-duty military personnel are automatically enrolled in TRICARE’s HMO option (TRICARE Prime).
* 2. Eligible family members and dependents can enroll in TRICARE Prime, the PPO plan (TRICARE Extra), or an indemnity plan (TRICARE Standard).
Correct Answer:A
- (Topic 1)
The following paragraph contains an incomplete statement. Select the answer choice containing the term that correctly completes the statement.
One important activity within the scope of network management is ensuring the quality of the health plan’s provider networks. A primary purpose of ________ is to review the clinical competence of a provider in order to determine whether the provider meets the health plan’s preestablished criteria for participation in the network.
Correct Answer:C
- (Topic 2)
In most states, workers’ compensation is first-dollar and last-dollar coverage, which means thatworkers’ compensation programs
Correct Answer:C
- (Topic 2)
As an authorized Medicare+Choice plan, the Brightwell HMO must satisfy CMS requirements regulating access to covered services. In order to ensure that its network provides adequate access, Brightwell must
Correct Answer:C