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QUESTION CARD Q079 · HEALTH, DISABILITY & LTC

Renewability

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CARD Q079

Which policy provision generally protects both renewability and the premium rate during its stated guarantee period?

  1. Noncancelable
  2. Conditionally renewable
  3. Guaranteed renewable only
  4. Optionally renewable
CORRECT ANSWER · A

Noncancelable

Noncancelable coverage generally prevents cancellation and premium increases while required premiums are paid during the guarantee period. Guaranteed renewable may allow class-wide rate changes.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. Noncancelable

Correct. Noncancelable coverage generally prevents cancellation and premium increases while required premiums are paid during the guarantee period. Guaranteed renewable may allow class-wide rate changes.

B. Conditionally renewable

Incorrect. Conditional renewability permits nonrenewal under specified conditions.

C. Guaranteed renewable only

Incorrect. Guaranteed renewable generally permits qualifying class-wide premium changes.

D. Optionally renewable

Incorrect. Optional renewability gives the insurer more renewal discretion.

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