In-Force Rate Action Announcement: New Mexico (Pre-PCS, PCS I, PCS II, Choice 1)

As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. New Mexico has now allowed the following increases: New Mexico Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 15% 15% PCS I 15% 15% PCS II 15% 15% Choice 1 15% 15%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications.
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Ohio (Pre-PCS, PCS I, PCS II)

As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Ohio has now allowed the following increases: Ohio Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 15% 15% PCS I 15% 15% PCS II 15% 15%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin February 4,
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Oregon (Choice 1)

> Choice 1 with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Oregon has now allowed the following increases: Oregon Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Choice 1 55% 72%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin January 28,
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Kansas (Pre-PCS)

As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Kansas has now allowed the following increases: Kansas Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 39% 117%   This rate increase applies to non-AARP, non-partnership policies only. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin January
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Kansas (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Kansas has now allowed the following increases: Kansas Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 37.2% Classic Select 37.2%   This rate increase applied to Non-AARP and AARP® policies. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin January 28, 2020 and will continue throughout the next year.
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: North Carolina (Choice 1)

> Choice 1 with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. North Carolina has now allowed the following increases: North Carolina Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Choice 1 55.13% phased 25%, 24.1% cumulative 86.56% phased 25%, 25%, 19.4% cumulative   This rate increase applies to policies issued on or after 2/1/2003 Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Massachusetts (PCS I, PCS II, Choice 1)

As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Massachusetts has now allowed the following increases: Massachusetts Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple PCS II 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple Choice 1 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Oregon (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Oregon has now allowed the following increases: Oregon Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 48.1% Classic Select 48.1%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin February 18, 2020 and will continue throughout the next
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2020 Partnership Minimum Benefit Requirements for CA, CT, IN and NY

Each year, the original Partnership states (CA, CT, IN and NY) revisit certain minimum benefit requirements to qualify for their Partnership programs. The requirements that are changing for 2020, as well as some (but not all) minimum Partnership requirements that not changing, are listed below. California Partnership The following minimum benefit requirements for Partnership in California are changing for 2020. Requirements 2019 2020 Minimum Daily Benefit $220 $230 Minimum Monthly Benefit $6,820 $7,130   Connecticut Partnership The following minimum benefit requirements for Partnership in Connecticut are changing for 2020. Requirements 2019 2020 Minimum Daily Benefit $283 $291 Minimum Monthly Benefit
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Michigan AARP (Privileged Choice®)

> Privileged Choice® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Michigan has now allowed the following increases: Michigan AARP Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 20.9%   This rate increase applies to AARP policies only. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin January
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