Plan N Rate Adjustment Plan N (In-force only) The following 2010 Modernized Medicare supplement business will experience a rate adjustment effective 02/01/18. State Company Plan N Rate Adjustment Virginia United of Omaha 15% 2018 Part B Premium Income Level Correction Information provided in last week’s Broker Express regarding the Medicare Part B premium income levels for 2018 were inaccurately reported. While the premium amounts did not change from 2017 there were changes in the bottom three income level ranges for the income-related Part B premiums. Below is a comparison of 2017 and 2018 income levels and
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2018 Part B Premium Income Level Correction
Information provided in last week’s Broker Express regarding the Medicare Part B premium income levels for 2018 were inaccurately reported. While the premium amounts did not change from 2017 there were changes in the bottom three income level ranges for the income-related Part B premiums. Below is a comparison of 2017 and 2018 income levels and the related Part B premiums. 2017 Income Level- File Individual 2017 Income Level- File Joint 2018 Income Level- File Individual 2018 Income Level- File Joint 2018 Part B Premium Below $85,000 Below $170,000 Same Same $134 Above $85,000 up to $107,000 Above $170,000 up
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Vision Benefit Rider
Did you know? Our Mutual Dental PreferredSM and Mutual Dental ProtectionSM insurance policies also offer a vision rider. Besides great dental coverage that fits your client’s needs, these policies offer a vision benefit rider that will reimburse them for their vision expenses. And, it works in conjunction with any other vision care benefits they may have. The Vision Rider pays: Up to $50 every calendar year for one exam (no waiting period), and Up to $150 every two calendar years for eyeglasses or contact lenses (after a six-month waiting period) The vision rider is available for a low additional premium
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Producer Documents Available on Genworth PRO Only – Starting 12/12/17
As part of our efforts to reduce cost and increase security, on December 12, 2017, long term care customer service will begin to discontinue mailing documents to producers. Going forward, documents will be available electronically on Genworth PRO. NOTE: In-Force Rate Action notifications will continue to be emailed or mailed to producers. Additional information: Question: I don’t currently use Genworth PRO. What types of information can be found on Genworth PRO? Answer: Please refer to PRO for the following: New Business tools Status of pending business Policy documents and details of inforce business In-force illustrations/projections Licensing information, including required training
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Now available! Electronic Application Submission!
Electronic Application Submission Now Available! NGL is excited to announce that applications may now be submitted electronically! See the instructions on how to complete the process of submitting the application through our agent website, MyNGLIC.com, as well as instructions on how to electronically sign the application within Adobe. A few items of importance to note: In order to keep your clients personal information secure, data such as date of birth, SSN and payment information will not be fillable on the PDF application; this information will be supplied later in the process upon submission of the application documents. If the client
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A special giveaway for your clients from Gerber Life Insurance Company
A New Opportunity for Clients to Save Money on Prescription Drugs At Gerber Life, we put families first. To that end, we are pleased to provide a new benefit for your clients – a CVS Caremark Discount Prescription Card. Every client who purchases a Gerber Life Guaranteed Life Insurance policy will receive this Discount Prescription Card in the mail with their new Guaranteed Life Policy. This card can be used for immediate savings off the regular retail price of many prescription drugs, and is accepted at over 67,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid and many more. Even
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Sentinel: Something New Is Coming Your Way!
Something New Is Coming Your Way! We have been working hard to bring you and your clients something you have been asking for – a new website! We are currently fine-tuning the website and an official launch date will be announced in the coming weeks. Based on feedback from policyholders and agents, we have designed it with the user in mind. Some new features include: FAQ section – This section is now easier to navigate, organized by product, and contains updated information. Blog – Our new blogs are based on most frequently searched topics online. Easy to share information with
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REMINDER: Simplified New Business Premium Payment Process
We have streamlined and simplified our New Business payment authorization process and form: New Form — Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Authorization (Form #197001 08/28/17) Removal of credit card as a payment option Paper check required for Conditional Insurance Agreement Effective with applications received or policies issued after November 19, 2017, premium payments must be made using our simplified EFT Payment Authorization or a paper check. When using the new EFT Payment Authorization, we will withdraw funds to pay: the intial premium once a policy is issued and all delivery requirements are received in good order and recurring insurance premiums
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Don’t forget to use your custom hyperlink!
Save time and increase your selling power by using your custom hyperlink! With your custom PrimeStar hyperlink, you have 24/7 access to quotes and enrollments. Plus, your custom hyperlink is linked with your Agent Writing number and contact information, giving you automatic credit each time a purchase is made using your custom hyperlink. You can also add your custom hyperlink to the home screen of your mobile device (just like an app), making it even easier to quote and enroll anytime, anywhere. Follow these steps to add your custom hyperlink to the home screen of your Apple or Android device.
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Clients Covered Sooner – You Paid Faster
Can clients get covered sooner and you get paid faster? Yes! Genworth’s eSuite of new business tools can help cut cycle times – in some cases, to as few as 15 days. Now that’s Fast! Want More? Clients Covered Sooner – You Paid Faster #goldencareagent #genworth
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