AHM-520 Exam Dumps : Health Plan Finance and Risk Management

The following statements indicate the pricing policies of two health plans that operate in a particular market:

• The Accent Health Plan consistently underprices its product
• The Bolton Health Plan uses extremely strict underwriting practices for the small groups to which it markets its plan

From the following answer choices, select the response that correctly indicates the most likely market effects of the pricing policies used by Accent and Bolton.

The following information relates to the Hardcastle Health Plan for the month of June:

• Incurred claims (paid and IBNR) equal $100,000
• Earned premiums equal $120,000
• Paid claims, excluding IBNR, equal $80,000
• Total health plan expenses equal $300,000

This information indicates that Hardcastle’s medical loss ratio (MLR) for the month of June was approximately equal to:

This concept, which holds that a company should record the amounts associated with its business transactions in monetary terms, assumes that the value of money is stable over time. This concept provides objectivity and reliability, although its relevance may fluctuate.

From the following answer choices, choose the name of the accounting concept that matches the description.