Healthcare Compliance Laws! Trivia Questions Quiz
Explore critical healthcare compliance laws with this trivia quiz. It assesses understanding of COBRA, special enrollment rights, Michelle's Law, and more, essential for professionals navigating healthcare regulations.
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Who do you need to send an "initial COBRA" notice to?
- A.
Covered Employees
- B.
Covered Employees and Covered Spouse
- C.
Anyone covered under the Plan
- D.
I don't know
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B. Covered Employees and Covered SpouseExplanation
Many HR Professionals get this question wrong. It is important to know that both Covered Employees and Covered Spouses need to get the initial COBRA notice.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When do you have to provide "Notice of special enrollment rights"?
- A.
Initial enrollment
- B.
Annually
- C.
Initial enrollment & annually
- D.
Upon Request
- E.
I don't know
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A. Initial enrollmentExplanation
One of the documents you must produce at initial enrollment.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"Michelle's Law " enrollment notice is designed for people between what ages?
- A.
0-26
- B.
27-64
- C.
65+
- D.
I don't know
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A. 0-26Explanation
Michelle’s Law allows for seriously ill or injured college students to take up to 1 year of medical leave without losing their health insurance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How often must the "Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act" notice be provided?
- A.
Initial Enrollment
- B.
Annually
- C.
Initial Enrollment and Annually
- D.
Upon Request
- E.
I don't know
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C. Initial Enrollment and AnnuallyExplanation
All employees should be getting this notice each year.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How often must the "Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Criteria for Medically Necessary Determination Notice" be furnished?
- A.
Initial Enrollment
- B.
Annually
- C.
Initial Enrollment and Annually
- D.
Upon Request
- E.
I don't know
Correct Answer
B. AnnuallyExplanation
Do you have this notice to provide to employees at open enrollment? If not, we can help.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How much time do you have to provide the SBC and a copy of the Uniform Glossary when requested?
- A.
Immediately
- B.
5 Business Days
- C.
7 Days
- D.
14 Days
- E.
I don't know
Correct Answer
C. 7 DaysExplanation
You have a very short time to comply , make sure you have your SBC and glossary.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When you receive a written request for a "plan document", how long do you have to respond?
- A.
5 Business days
- B.
14 Days
- C.
30 Days
- D.
90 Days
- E.
I don't know
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C. 30 DaysExplanation
When you receive a written request for a "plan document", you have 30 days to respond. This allows for a reasonable amount of time to locate and provide the requested document. It also ensures that the requestor has a timely response and can proceed with their plans or actions accordingly.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When must you supply a "Summary Plan Description" (SPD) to participants?
- A.
Initial Enrollment
- B.
Annually
- C.
Initial Enrollment & Annually
- D.
Within 90 days of being covered
- E.
I don't know
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D. Within 90 days of being coveredExplanation
Participants must be supplied with a "Summary Plan Description" (SPD) within 90 days of being covered. This document provides a summary of the key features and provisions of the employee benefit plan, including information about eligibility, coverage, rights, and responsibilities. It ensures that participants have access to important information about their benefits and helps them make informed decisions regarding their coverage.Rate this question:
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- 9.
An updated "SPD" must be furnished how often?
- A.
Annually
- B.
1st year and last year you have a plan
- C.
Every 5 years
- D.
Whenever changes are made
- E.
I don't know
Correct Answer
C. Every 5 yearsExplanation
Important that you track this one since its once every 5 years, you don’t want to forget about it!Rate this question:
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- 10.
Grandfathered Plan Disclosure Notice must be included when?
- A.
Initial enrollment
- B.
In any plan materials
- C.
Annually
- D.
Within 90 days of written request
- E.
I don't know
Correct Answer
B. In any plan materialsExplanation
Do you have a Grandfathered Plan? If so , you need to include your notice in ALL plan materials you distribute throughout the year.Rate this question:
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Mar 26, 2016Quiz Created by
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