“Census Bureau: Most seniors still own homes”

“Census Bureau: Most seniors still own homes,” by Lois A. Bowers, McKnight’s Senior Living “More than three-fourths (77.9%) of Americans aged 65 or more years live in owner-occupied housing, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. . . . The median home value was $192,400.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): It’s a good thing senior home ownership stays strong. They’ll need that equity when the bottom falls out of Medicaid LTC funding. Census Bureau: Most seniors still own homes #goldencareagent
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

“Experts, lawmakers ponder impact of 8 residents’ deaths on SNF sector; facility loses Medicaid funding”

“Experts, lawmakers ponder impact of 8 residents’ deaths on SNF sector; facility loses Medicaid funding,” by Emily Mongan, McKnight’s LTC News “The Florida nursing home where eight residents died in the wake of Hurricane Irma has now been cut from the Medicaid program, as questions continue to swirl about the incident’s effect on emergency preparedness and the skilled nursing sector overall.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Here’s a plan: pay a nursing home less than the cost of care for most of its residents. Then take away even that funding when something goes
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

“Pay Attention to the Small Details When Dealing with Long-Term Care Insurers”

“Pay Attention to the Small Details When Dealing with Long-Term Care Insurers,” ElderLawAnswers “A long-term care insurance company recently cancelled the insurance coverage of an elderly woman who accidentally wrote the wrong amount on her premium check. The case illustrates the need for policyholders to pay attention to the details. . . . Ms. Maldonado’s daughter appealed to the company to accept a late payment, but the company refused. Her mother now has dementia and no long-term care coverage. . . . Article Last Modified: 09/15/2017.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Actually, AIG
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

Quick Tip: Quoting with MutualCare® Solutions Software

Scenario: Despite discussing the importance of Long-Term Care insurance during every client meeting, it seems weeks have passed since you have opened the quoting software. The clients you’re working with now are interested and have inquired about cost. How can you be sure your quote reflects current and correct premiums? If running quotes with the MutualCare® Solutions software, there’s no more second-guessing! The software shows you whether you’re using the latest version!   Did You Know? When updates to the MutualCare® Solutions software become available, the yellow notification button (below) will appear in the far upper right corner of your
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News | CareOptions Continues To Earn Prestigious Awards

  CareOptions Takes the GOLD in Workplace Solutions   CareOptions Workplace Solutions Wins the GOLD in the 26th Annual National Mature Media Awards for 2017! August 2017 GOLD Award, Workplace Solutions – Best Caregiving Hundreds of state and national organizations enter the National Mature Media Awards competition every year. The entries were judged by a distinguished panel of experts from across the United States for overall excellence of design, content, creativity and most importantly, relevance to the classification. Congratulations NavGate Technologies & CareOptions! Click Here to view the entire bulletin. Remember, GoldenCare provides this as a complimentary program to appointed
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Categories: GoldenCare News and Industry News.

Do you sell Medicare Supps or Medicare Advantage/PDP?

If you sell Medicare Supplements or Medicare Advantage/PDP, CSG Actuarial is an invaluable, must-have tool! Guest Speaker Brien Welch will be joining us to provide a live demonstration, providing explanations on how product & pricing changes are handled, how often rates are updated, and where plan specs and market data are obtained for use on the tool. Get insider tips & techniques for making the most of this sales tool! Register today by clicking below: Tues, Oct 3, 2017 10:00 AM  to  11:00 AM CDT Attend to find out how you can access this tool for FREE! Read Full Invitation
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Categories: GoldenCare News and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Holiday Telephone Solicitation Ban for the Month of October 2017

Please be aware of the following holiday requiring a U.S. holiday telephone solicitation ban for the month of October. On Monday, October 9, 2017: Alabama, Louisiana, Rhode Island and Utah prohibit unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Columbus Day Holiday Telephone Solicitation Ban for the Month of October 2017 #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Omaha: DI Tele-application Update (CT)

Effective October 1, 2017, Connecticut will no longer be accepting DI applications through the tele-application process. Paper applications will still be accepted as usual. If you have any questions, please contact Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   DI Tele-application Update (CT)   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

(Legacy) Rate Adjustments Effective December 1, 2017 – PA

Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) is a core product for Mutual of Omaha and we intend to remain a key player in this market for years to come. In order to fulfill this commitment, we actively monitor emerging industry trends as well as our own experience so we can make the adjustments necessary that will allow us to keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. For this reason, we will be implementing the following rate adjustments effective December 1, 2017: Block of Business Impacted States NHA, LTA, HCA, LT50 & NH50 Pennsylvania     For a complete
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Count on Mutual of Omaha for Life

We’re right in the middle of Life Insurance Awareness Month. And, at Mutual of Omaha we want to take care of your clients’ life insurance needs. For example, did you know we offer the following three complimentary underwriting services? Age last birthday pricing The Fit credit program Liberal retention, autobind and jumbo limits These services are just one of the ways we are there for both you and your clients. Learn more about our products and services and how we can be your partner for life. If you have questions please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 800-693-6083.  
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).