Maryland Life and Health Insurance License Practice Exam

What is an evidence of ownership in a participating health insurance contract?

1. Policy ownership

2. Premium payments

3. Beneficiary designation

4. Length of coverage

The correct answer is: Policy ownership

In a participating health insurance contract, evidence of ownership is represented by policy ownership. This concept indicates the individual or entity that has control over the policy, including the ability to make decisions such as changing the beneficiary, adjusting coverage, or cashing in the policy if it has cash value. Ownership is essential because it establishes who is entitled to any dividends or benefits that may arise from participating contracts, as these types of policies often allow policyholders to share in the insurer's profits. The other choices highlight important aspects of health insurance but do not serve as evidence of ownership. Premium payments signify the financial commitment to maintain the policy but do not indicate who holds ownership. Beneficiary designation identifies who will receive benefits upon the insured’s death, but it does not confer control over the policy itself. Length of coverage refers to the duration for which the policy is in force, which again does not relate to who owns the policy. Thus, policy ownership is the clear identification of who holds rights over the contract.