ABNâs should be executed when: 1  Tests(s) are deemed by the NCD policy as not medically necessary. 2  Screening test(s) that are part of a routine examination where the patient shows no signs nor symptoms of disease. 3  Test(s) that exceed the NCC frequency limits.
Under rules governing municipal bonds, callable premium bonds must be priced to the date resulting in the worst (lowest) yield for the investor. Generally this means that the bonds are priced to the first call date. This is attractive to investors because, in the event the bonds are not called, the yield to maturity will be much higher. Furthermore, in a rising rate environment, premium bonds retain their value better than par or discount bonds.
Contract bonds are priced based on the size of the job to be bonded. Generally, bonds under $500,000 will have a premium of 1% to 3% of the dollar amount of the bond. For jobs over $500,000, it is a graduated rate, and the larger the bond, the smaller the premium is, on percentage basis. Again, our handy Surety Bond Premium Calculator is a great tool to give you a good idea of the cost of your bond. 13 .