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In health insurance, which of the following best explains why insurers require a waiting period for pre-existing diseases?

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Insurance Awareness - Health Insurance
In health insurance, which of the following best explains why insurers require a waiting period for pre-existing diseases?
ATo prevent adverse selection and financial loss
BTo discourage policyholders from hiding health conditions
CTo ensure claims are only made for new illnesses
DTo allow policyholders to switch insurers easily
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand insurer's risk management

    Waiting periods help prevent adverse selection, where people buy insurance only when ill.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Option A correctly explains the rationale: to prevent adverse selection and financial loss. Options B, C, and D are incomplete or incorrect reasons.
  3. Final Answer:

    To prevent adverse selection and financial loss → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Waiting periods maintain insurer's financial stability by managing risk.
Quick Trick: Waiting period combats adverse selection.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing waiting period purpose with policy switching or disclosure enforcement.
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