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Why does insurance often provide "peace of mind"?

A
People know their insurance coverage will help prevent accidents and damage.
B
People trust that they will make a profit if they pay insurance premiums.
C
People are not concerned about their health if they can pay for doctor's visits.
D
People are less worried when they know they have protection from risk.
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Most people prefer to pay health insurance premiums rather than pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses because

A
people are cautious and believe they are less likely to get sick if they have health-insurance coverage.
B
doctors and hospitals always provide better care to people who have health insurance.
C
people still feel more secure with a health insurance policy, even though out-of-pocket costs are often lower.
D
medical costs can be extremely high, and insurance is more affordable than paying out-of-pocket for a hospital stay.
4

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout
7

Which type of insurance policy would someone get to protect others only?

A
health insurance
B
life insurance
C
property insurance
D
disability insurance
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How can an insurance company make a profit by taking in premiums and making payouts?

A
The value of the premiums the company takes in is higher than the value of the payouts it makes.
B
The value of the premiums the company takes in is equal to the value of the payouts it makes.
C
The company only makes payouts from a pool of funds, not from individual premiums.
D
The company issues its policies to individuals who are unlikely to require payouts.
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When an insurance company needs to provide a payout, the money is removed from

A
the consumer’s income.
B
a bank loan.
C
a pool of funds.
D
the consumer’s account.
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11

Maria's family has a health insurance plan. Her mother has $350 deducted from her paychecks each month.When Maria visited the doctor, her mother paid a $25 fee. The insurance company covered the rest of the cost of the visit.When Maria's mother went to the hospital, her family was responsible for paying the first $1,000 of the bill. After this payment, the insurance company covered the rest of the costs.

A
payout
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
premium
12

Which type of insurance policy would someone get to protect others only?

A
health insurance
B
life insurance
C
property insurance
D
disability insurance
13

Under which circumstance would someone need disability insurance?

A
A person's suitcase was stolen and valuables were lost.
B
A person has contracted the flu and needs a prescription.
C
A person was in a car accident and cannot work for several months.
D
A person's house was seriously damaged during a natural disaster.
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How can an insurance company make a profit by taking in premiums and making payouts?

A
The value of the premiums the company takes in is higher than the value of the payouts it makes.
B
The value of the premiums the company takes in is equal to the value of the payouts it makes.
C
The company only makes payouts from a pool of funds, not from individual premiums.
D
The company issues its policies to individuals who are unlikely to require payouts.
15

After he bought a new car, Nelson purchased car insurance. He must pay $75 each month for the plan.Later that month, Nelson caused a car accident when he lost control of his vehicle. He was required to pay the first $500 of his repair costs, and then the insurance company covered the rest.

A
premium
B
co-payment
C
deductible
D
payout
16

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout
17

Insurance is a financial service that allows a

A
consumer to transfer all risk to a company.
B
company to control finances for a consumer.
C
consumer to share liability with a company.
D
company to maximize risk for a consumer.
18

The basic purpose of insurance is to provide

A
loans.
B
prevention.
C
protection.
D
liability.
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In what circumstance would a property insurance claim be rejected?

A
The insurance company finds that a homeowner intentionally caused damage.
B
The property damage is caused by a natural disaster, such as a flood.
C
The insurance company changes its policies after property damage occurs.
D
The property damage is extensive and requires lengthy and expensive repairs.

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