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The elimination period is the waiting period that must pass after disability begins before disability income benefits become payable. Choice C is correct because it performs a function similar to a deductible, but it is measured in time rather than dollars. For example, a policy may require an insured to remain disabled for 30, 60, 90, or 180 days before benefits begin. The insured bears the financial impact of the disability during that initial period, just as an insured bears a deductible before medical expense benefits apply. A longer elimination period generally reduces the policy premium because the insurer begins payments later and may avoid paying shorter-duration claims. The elimination period is not necessarily longer for accidents than sickness; many policies use the same waiting period for both. It is selected under the policy terms, rather than being an undefined period solely controlled by the insurer. It is also not the same as a probationary period, which is a period at the beginning of a policy during which sickness losses may be excluded. Study Guide References/Topics: Policy Provisions, Clauses, and Riders; Disability Income Insurance; Elimination Period.

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The application is a material underwriting document, so the producer must use a process that obtains accurate information and a valid applicant signature before submission. Choice D is correct because the producer should meet with the prospect, have the prospect complete the application, and obtain the prospect’s signature. This confirms that the answers are the applicant’s statements and that the applicant has reviewed the information before the insurer relies upon it. The producer may explain questions and assist with completion, but should not answer questions on the prospect’s behalf. Choice B is improper because the applicant’s signature should not be postponed until after insurer approval. Choice C is improper because the producer should not independently answer application questions; the applicant provides the information. Choice A is less appropriate because it bypasses the producer’s opportunity to review the application for completeness, explain disclosures, and verify that required signatures are obtained. The existing health coverage does not eliminate the need for a complete AD & D application. Study Guide References/Topics: Completing the Application, Underwriting, and Delivering the Policy; Producer Responsibilities; Application Completion.

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Group insurance is generally issued through a master policy. The policyholder—often an employer, association, trustee, or creditor—receives the master contract. Individual insured members do not receive a separate master policy; instead, they receive certificates describing the coverage, benefits, limitations, and applicable rights.

Nevada requires companies, resident agents, and nonresident agents or brokers conducting group life or group accident and health business to provide for delivery of the required individual certificates to the policyholder. They must also use their best efforts to ensure that the policyholder distributes the certificates to covered debtors, members, or employees. Accordingly, option B correctly states the required delivery process.

Option C is incorrect because each group member is not entitled to receive the full group policy. Option A adds a receipt requirement that is not the applicable rule. Option D is also incorrect because the regulation does not require notice to the Commissioner each time certificates are issued.

This requirement ensures that insured individuals receive understandable evidence of their group coverage even though the policyholder owns the master policy. Certificates are central to informing members of benefits, exclusions, and conversion rights.

Study Guide references/topics: group life insurance; group accident and health insurance; certificates of coverage; NAC 687B.405 .

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The correct answer is D. A guaranteed renewable provision protects an insured against termination based solely on health deterioration or disability, provided the premium is paid and the insured continues to meet the policy’s stated conditions. Therefore, the insurer may not terminate coverage merely because the member becomes disabled. The insurer may, however, terminate or end coverage when a member no longer meets an eligibility requirement, such as leaving the eligible occupational classification, ceasing active employment, or reaching a policy-specified terminating age. Those conditions concern the member’s contractual eligibility for the group coverage rather than the member’s health status. Guaranteed renewable does not necessarily mean that premiums can never change. The insurer may generally change premiums on a class basis, but it cannot single out one insured for an individual premium increase or cancellation because that person became ill or disabled. This concept should be distinguished from noncancellable coverage, which provides stronger protection by preventing the insurer from changing either premiums or benefits during the stated period. Study Guide References/Topics: Group Health Insurance; Renewability Provisions; Guaranteed Renewable Coverage.

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