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Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insuranceination Series 1101 (Page 5 )

Updated On: 4-Feb-2026

When a small employer health insurance plan is offered, it must be available:

  1. To all eligible employees who apply
  2. To all eligible employees after a 12-month waiting period
  3. Only to employees who provide evidence of insurability
  4. Only to employees under age 65

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Virginia Code § 38.2-3431 et seq., aligned with the ACA, requires small employer health plans (1-50 employees) to offer coverage to all eligible employees who apply, without discrimination based on health status or other factors. "Eligible" typically means full-time employees meeting the employer's criteria (e.g., 30+ hours/week). Option A reflects this guaranteed issue mandate, ensuring broad access. Option B (12-month waiting period) is false; Virginia and federal law cap waiting periods at 90 days (Virginia Code § 38.2-3445), not 12 months. Option C (evidence of insurability) contradicts guaranteed issue rules for small groups, which prohibit medical underwriting. Option D (under age
65) is incorrect; coverage extends to all eligible employees regardless of age, though Medicare coordination may apply post-65. The study guide likely stresses this inclusivity as a cornerstone of small group market reforms, making A the correct answer.



Which term refers to the period of time from the beginning of confinement to the beginning of benefits under a long-term care insurance policy?

  1. The trial period
  2. The exclusion period
  3. The qualifying period
  4. The elimination period

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

In long-term care (LTC) insurance, the elimination period, per Virginia Code § 38.2-5202, is the waiting period between the onset of a qualifying condition (e.g., confinement due to inability to perform ADLs) and the start of benefit payments. It's akin to a deductible in days (e.g., 30, 60, or 90 days), during which the insured must cover costs. Option D correctly names this period. Option A (trial period) isn't a standard LTC term. Option B (exclusion period) might confuse with pre-existing condition exclusions, but it's not the waiting period for benefits. Option C (qualifying period) could imply eligibility determination, but "elimination period" is the precise industry term. The study guide likely defines this as a cost-sharing feature, with examples illustrating how longer periods reduce premiums, solidifying D as the answer.



The overall authority of an insurance agent includes all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. Apparent authority
  2. Express or specific authority
  3. Implied authority
  4. Residual authority

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Virginia insurance law (Title 38.2, Chapter 18) recognizes three types of agent authority: express, implied, and apparent. Express authority (option B) is explicitly granted by the insurer in the agency agreement (e.g., soliciting policies), per Virginia Code § 38.2-1800 et seq. Implied authority (option C) is unwritten power to perform incidental acts necessary for express duties (e.g., collecting premiums). Apparent authority (option A) arises when a third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the insurer's actions (e.g., providing branded materials), binding the insurer legally. Option D (residual authority) is not a recognized term in Virginia insurance or agency law; "residual" might relate to markets or benefits elsewhere, but not agent authority. The study guide likely outlines these three authorities with examples, excluding D as a fabricated or irrelevant concept, making it the exception.



Which of the following terms may NOT be used in the advertisement of Accident and Sickness Insurance?

  1. Reductions
  2. Exclusions
  3. Pre-existing conditions
  4. Unlimited Benefits

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Virginia Code § 38.2-503 prohibits unfair or deceptive advertising in insurance, including Accident and Sickness policies. Terms like "reductions" (option A), "exclusions" (option B), and "pre-existing conditions" (option C) are factual policy features that must be disclosed clearly under Virginia Administrative Code 14VAC5-41-10 et seq., ensuring transparency. However, "unlimited benefits" (option D) is misleading if untrue, as all policies have limits (e.g., maximum benefits or coverage caps). Advertising "unlimited benefits" without substantiation violates Virginia's rules against exaggerated or false claims, risking consumer deception. The study guide likely warns against such terms, citing examples where insurers faced penalties for overstating coverage, making D the prohibited choice.



In HMO coverage, preventive services include:

  1. Rehabilitation therapy
  2. Treatment for alcoholism
  3. Childhood immunizations
  4. Home health services

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) in Virginia, per Virginia Code § 38.2-4306, emphasize preventive care to reduce long-term costs. Preventive services, as defined in the study guide and aligned with ACA standards, include childhood immunizations (option C), such as vaccines for measles or polio, offered at no cost to members. Option A (rehabilitation therapy) is restorative, not preventive, addressing existing conditions. Option B (treatment for alcoholism) is a treatment service, not prevention, though HMOs cover it separately. Option D (home health services) supports recovery or chronic care, not primary prevention. The study guide likely lists immunizations as a core preventive benefit, contrasting them with treatment-oriented services, confirming C as the correct answer.



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