Missouri Life and Health Insurance Exam

Do you need to pass the Missouri Life and Health insurance exam?

If you are searching for information about how to pass the MO Life and Health insurance exam, you have come to the right place. As you will see, this page is the #1 resource for everything you need to know about how to pass the Missouri Life, Accident & Health Insurance Producer exam. My name is Scott Schultze, and I am the director of insurance licensing content here at PassMasters. For over 20 years, my family has been teaching people in Missouri how to get their insurance licenses.

In addition to the excellent information found on this page about passing this exam, there is also a bunch of free exam prep study materials that will help you pass this test.

Read on to find answers to the most commonly asked questions related to taking this exam. Do you have a question that isn’t answered below? If so, submit it to us on our Contact Us page and we will get right back to you and add your question to this page. If you have been studying to pass this exam and just aren’t getting it, or have taken the exam and failed, we can help. You can sign up with us here.

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Missouri Life and Health Exam Prep with Scott

Missouri Life and Health Insurance Exam FAQ’s

Who gives the Missouri Life and Health insurance exam?

Since insurance is regulated by state law, it is the Missouri Department of Insurance, who decides who administers the insurance licensing exam in Missouri. Did you know, in some states the insurance exam is actually given by the Department of Insurance itself? Well, not in Missouri. In MO, the Insurance Department has secured Pearson VUE, which is an IT service management company that has secured many state insurance license exam contracts throughout the nation. Pearson VUE also administers licensing exams for many other professions in MO.

It is Pearson VUE that comes up with the exam questions you will encounter on your life and health insurance licensing exam. Essentially, Pearson VUE administers the entire insurance license exam process for Missouri, on behalf of the Department of Insurance.

Pearson VUE Missouri Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook

Pearson VUE - MO Insurance Exam Provider

What types of insurance can I sell with a Missouri Life and Health insurance license?

Once you obtain your license you will be able to sell fixed life insurance products, such as fixed life insurance and annuities. Additionally, you will be able to sell health insurance products, such as medical expense, disability income, and dental insurance policies.

What is the Missouri Life, Accident & Health Insurance Producer Exam Code?

You will need to know this information when you schedule your test. Here it is:

54

How many questions are on the health and life insurance exam in Missouri?

There are 170 questions total on the MO Life & Health insurance licensing exam. The exam is made up of two parts as follows:

Part 1 – General Knowledge – 100 scoreable questions plus 20 pretest questions

Part 2 – State-Specific Content (Missouri Insurance Regulations) – 45 scoreable questions plus 5 pretest questions

What is a pretest question? Well, before Pearson VUE can consider a test question statistically valid, they must test it out using the test takers (you) as a guinea pig. If everyone gets the answer right, or wrong, the question is deemed invalid and is not used any further.

You WILL NOT know which questions are pretest questions. However, they do not count towards your score. They are usually related to newer laws and concepts, so if you see a question out of left field, just assume it is a pretest question, do your best, answer it, and move on.

View the Missouri Life & Health Insurance Exam Outline

What is the time limit for the exam?

The exam has a 3-hour time limit. This breaks down to a little over one minute per question, which should be more than enough time. We have never had a study run out of time. However, it’s not a race. If you go too quickly you are guaranteed to miss a question or two simply because you misread it. Take your time and read the entire question before you look at any answers. There are no scheduled breaks during this exam, however, if you need to use the bathroom, or get a drink, do it!

How much does it cost to take the Missouri Life and Health exam?

The exam is $35. Keep in mind that if you fail, you must pay the $35 fee again. The fee is a one-time test-taking fee and must be paid each time the exam is taken.

What is the minimum score required to pass?

The minimum score required to pass is 70%.

How long will it take for me to find out if I passed my exam?

Once you have completed your exam, the proctor will inform you shortly thereafter by printing out and presenting you with your official score report. You will NOT be informed which questions you answered correctly, or incorrectly. If you do not pass, make sure to keep this report, as it will give you insight into those areas you will need to focus on as you continue your studies.

What will the Missouri Life and Health insurance exam questions look like?

All Missouri insurance exams are multiple-choice and delivered via computer. The questions you will encounter on the life and health exam in Missouri are pulled for each individual test-taker by Pearson VUE from their databank of thousands of questions. In other words, each exam is different and created for each individual test taker.

This is why it is so important to understand the concepts found in the exam outline to successfully answer any question you encounter on the exam. Below you will find a few sample life and health exam questions pulled directly from our Missouri life and health insurance exam prep course, which are similar to those you will encounter on the exam:

Life Sample Questions:

Ralph Macchio owns a 30-pay life policy that he purchased at the age of 30. The cash value will equal the face amount of the policy when he reaches the age of:

A. 60
B. 30
C. 70
D. 100

Answer: D
Explanation:  Limited-pay life insurance policies such as life paid up at 65, or 20-pay life are simply variations of whole life policies. The cash value will equal the face amount of the policy (at least) at the maturity of the policy, which is always age 100 on whole life policies. These limited-pay policies are designed so that the insured may pay his or her premiums faster and be paid up at a certain age. However, just because the premiums are paid up doesn’t mean the policy has matured.

Dividend projections may be included in a proposal for life insurance when which of the following is true?

A. The applicant has requested that they are included
B. There is a clear statement that payment of future dividends is not guaranteed
C. The projected amounts are calculated based on the Commissioners Standard Ordinary Mortality Tables
D. The projected amounts do not exceed the dividends previously paid by the same insurance company

Answer:  B
Explanation:  Dividends MAY be paid to policyholders of a mutual insurance company, such as Mutual of New York. Dividends are considered to be a return of an overpayment by the IRS and, therefore, are not taxable. Although a company may state its past dividend history in a proposal, it is illegal to guarantee future dividends, since they might not occur.

Health Sample Questions:

The right of an employee to exchange their group insurance for an individual policy within 31 days from termination of employment is provided by the:

A. Insurability provision
B. Conversion provision
C. Reinstatement provision
D. Renewability provision

Answer:  B
Explanation:  State law requires that an insured be given at least 31 days to convert their group coverage to individual coverage with the same insurance company if they quit their job or are terminated. The new coverage may not be quite as good and may cost more since it is individual coverage. Don’t confuse conversion with COBRA, which is a federal regulation that permits insureds to stay in the group up to 18 months if they pay their own premium. Group coverage is better.

The legal actions provision of an A&H policy requires that:

A. An arbitrator be used to settle disputes between the insurance company and the insured
B. Claims are settled promptly
C. An insured must wait at least 60 days after submission of proof of loss before initiating a lawsuit
D. The insurance company must settle a claim within 60 days after receipt of proof of loss

Answer: C
Explanation:  Insurers are supposed to pay health insurance claims immediately. However, they do have 60 days after proof of loss to conduct an investigation. If they do not pay after 60 days, the claimant may file a lawsuit or legal action.

How do I study to PASS my Missouri L&H test?

It’s a pretty straightforward process really. Over the past 20 years, we have helped thousands of people do it. In our life and health exam prep course, you will find a 14-day study plan which will have you ready to pass your exam in only two weeks.

The formula you will follow is to read a pdf section of our Missouri insurance exam study guide, watch an instructor teach you the content in the section, watch a key fact video review and then complete a section review practice exam. You will complete each section in the course in this manner until you reach the course’s final exam. Pass the final exam with a 90% or better and you are ready to go!

Are you ready to pass? Find out really quickly by taking one of our free Missouri life and health insurance practice exams here and check out feedback from a real-life person just like you who found success with our Missouri Life and Health Insurance exam prep video course:

“YEAH! The online lectures helped me stay on track – they were “short enough” and I didn’t feel I was getting all my information from a fire-hose….. Which is usually how I feel when taking a traditional class. I’ll be recommending you to others! Thanks!!”

Theresa

MO Life & Health Student

How do I schedule my Life & Health insurance exam in Missouri?

You can schedule your exam with Pearson VUE online at https://home.pearsonvue.com/mo/insuranceor by calling them at 1-866-274-4740. 

Pro tip: Make sure to schedule your exam well in advance of completing our course so you can make sure to get the date and time you want at the test center of your choice. Pearson VUE encourages candidates to make their exam reservation at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. We recommend even further in advance. Keep in mind exam testing fees are not accepted at the test center.

Where is the Missouri life and health insurance licensing exam given?

Pearson VUE has many testing locations throughout Missouri. Regardless of which one you choose to take your exam at, Pearson VUE recommends you arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled exam so you can check-in. You should also be aware the testing center is a very serious place. They may make you empty y

What happens if I fail my insurance exam?

Nothing. Keep in mind, that neither your score on your life and health exam nor how many times it takes you to pass is an indication of how great you are going to be at this job.

If you do fail, you must wait one day before scheduling a reexamination. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can take an exam. However, a new testing fee must be paid for each exam retake ($35).

It is also important for you to know the next time you take the exam you may not see any of the same questions you encountered before. Pearson VUE has thousands of questions in their databank, so it is unlikely you will see many of the same questions upon a second attempt at the exam. This is why it is so important to understand the concepts vs. memorizing questions and answers. Do you need help passing this exam? We have an excellent course where your success is guaranteed. You can view our Missouri Insurance Exam Prep courses here.

Links to related websites:

– Producers section of the Missouri Department of Insurance: https://insurance.mo.gov/producers/

– Schedule your exam: https://home.pearsonvue.com/mo/insurance

– Missouri Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook

– Missouri Insurance Exam Outlines

– PassMasters YouTube page with Free Insurance exam prep videos

Sample Life and Health exam prep course videos:

Our course was created for someone who has NO insurance background at all! Using our 14-day study plan, you will start building an insurance definition-based foundation that will have you ready to answer all your exam questions correctly by the end of the course. Our course is highly video-based. Come on insurance is boring enough, but our instructor Scott makes it easy to understand. Sample course videos below:

Additional FREE Insurance Exam Prep Videos:

We also post insurance exam prep videos on our YouTube page to help those people that may need some additional help while studying for their Missouri Life & Health license. You can find our page here and see some sample below: