Sentinel: Post-Dated Draft Available on Medicare Supplement eApp

We are now giving your clients the option to draft initial premium anywhere between the submission date of the application and the policy effective date. The post-dated draft field is located on the last page of the application under the Section for Additional Comments. If you would like the initial premium to draft immediately, you will need to enter on the same day the application is completed. We appreciate the feedback that has been provided and are excited that we were able to provide this enhancement to better you and your clients’ e-app experience. Please continue to provide us with
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Sentinel Security Life.

Got a minute for Medicare?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin sending new Medicare cards to beneficiaries, beginning in April 2018. Click below for a short video created to help your clients understand what they need to know, and what is being done to help protect their identity. Share this video (https://youtu.be/DusRmgzQnLY) to help educate your clients, let them know what to expect, and to assist them through the transition.   Also starting April 2018, your clients will be able to check the status of card mailings in their area on Medicare.gov.   Got a minute for Medicare?   #goldencareagent #medicare
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Categories: Industry News and Medicare Supp./Adv..

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Louisiana (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. Louisiana has now allowed the following increase: Louisiana Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 20% 20% PCS I 20% 20% PCS II 20% 20%       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
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Categories: Genworth and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Louisiana (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. Louisiana has now allowed the following increases: Louisiana Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 15% Classic Select 15%     This rate increase applies to both AARP and Non-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 March 20, 2018 and will continue throughout the
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Categories: Genworth and Long-Term Care.

TOMORROW!! Sales Tips & Strategies From LTCi Industry Veteran Harry Crosby

An LTCi Industry Veteran Is Sharing His Insight   We are honored to have Harry Crosby, one of the most successful insurance agents in the business, join us on a special live training webinar! He will be sharing what 25 years of experience has taught him — Don’t miss this special presentation! Tune in to learn Harry’s sales secrets! LTC Expert’s Insight: What I Have Learned After 25 YearsThursday, March 15, 2018 12:00 to 12:45 PM Eastern / 11:00 to 11:45 AM CentralPlease check to see that you meet the minimum system requirements and that you have the equipment needed
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Categories: GoldenCare News and Industry News.

Good News | 4 More States Approve Omaha’s Dental Insurance

  Mutual of Omaha’s Dental Plans Approved In 4 More States Effective March 16, 2018, you may begin selling our Mutual Dental PreferredSM and Mutual Dental ProtectionSM insurance policies with an optional vision care rider in four additional states: Illinois, Kansas, Maine & Utah. There are four easy ways to apply: Use the stand-alone Dental e-Application Seamlessly move from the Med Supp e-App to the Dental e-App with certain fields pre-populated for convenience Use the stand-alone paper application Use the combo Med Supp/Dental paper application for convenient cross-selling capabilities Product Launch and e-App Access Details Questions? Call our Marketing Team
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | March 12, 2018

In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: Our Winter 2018 GoldenCare Gazette is now available!   See the newsletter for your copy! New!! Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company’s recently-launched Home Health Care product complements the Critical Cash plan so well – it’s a close comparison!  Now through the end of May, write both policies on an individual client and DOUBLE your earnings! Get all the details in this Edition.  Good Luck! Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Our new training schedule is posted!  Join us for complimentary product and sales training and receive a Continuing Education Voucher for each unique event!  Voucher
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Categories: Genworth, GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, Securian, and Transamerica.

Dental Insurance Product Release – IL, KS, ME, UT

Effective March 16, 2018, you may begin selling our Mutual Dental PreferredSM and Mutual Dental ProtectionSM insurance policies with an optional vision care rider underwritten by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company in the following states: Illinois Kansas Maine Utah     While this product is positioned for individuals who are Medicare eligible, the issue age is 19 – 99 for these policies. For more information and to see rates view the Dental Insurance Product and Rate Guide. Appointment: If you are not already appointed for the Dental product, click here to add this product to your appointments. Dental E-App available
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Now Available – Broker Compensation Statements in Excel Format

Effective immediately, you will be receiving your Broker Compensation Statements in the Excel format as well as the current PDF format you are used to. For those of you who are on daily pay, you may have already noticed of this new enhancement. Your feedback allows us to make changes such as these and remain your carrier of choice. If you have any questions, please contact GoldenCare’s Sales Team at 800-842-7799.   Now Available – Broker Compensation Statements in Excel Format   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha >   Related: Coming Soon — New Format for Broker Compensation Statements
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Indiana Flooding – Disaster Relief

Disaster Name: Indiana Flooding Area(s) affected: Indiana Counties: Benton, Carroll, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Elkhart, Floyd, Fulton, Harrison, Jasper, Jefferson, Lake, Marshall, Ohio, Perry, Pulaski, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Switzerland, Warrick and White. Start date: February 19, 2018 End date: To Be Determined Mutual of Omaha is identifying the customers affected by this event. A special note will be added to these policies in the near future. The grace period will be extended by an additional 60 days on affected policies as well as a special message being added to eService. We need to exercise leniency in dealing with our customers
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).