In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Florida (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Florida (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. Florida has now allowed the following increases: Florida Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice and Classic Select Issue ages 18-70  (Individual policies only): 98.1% phased  (25.6%, 25.6%, 25.6% cumulative)  Premium increases for issue ages 71-79, and shared policies, have been approved but will be implemented at a later date. No increase for issue ages 80+.     This rate increase applies to Non-AARP policies only. Policyholder
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Arizona (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Arizona (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. Arizona has now allowed the following increases: Arizona Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 17% Classic Select 17%     This rate increase applies to 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 September 4, 2018 and will continue throughout the next
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Categories: Genworth and Long-Term Care.

2019 product training | 2019 portfolio highlights | “Studio” training + catalog

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on 2019 product training | 2019 portfolio highlights | “Studio” training + catalog

Register for local 2019 MA/MAPD product training Attend an upcoming 2019 market-specific product training to learn details about MA/MAPD products coming to your market this AEP. You can view all available trainings and register online at www.AetnaMedicareAgentTraining.com. Also, if you still need to complete your other ready-to-sell requirements, including annual certification and contracting, don’t delay! Growing your business? The Aetna Medicare Marketing Studio can help Please join us for a quick 30-minute training session on Aetna’s Medicare Marketing Studio. The Studio is a customizable Medicare marketing print portal where you can find CMS-compliant marketing materials, including direct mail, flyers, posters
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Categories: Aetna, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

New brand and logo for Coventry MA/MAPD plans and First Health PDPs

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on New brand and logo for Coventry MA/MAPD plans and First Health PDPs

New brand and logo – Same company you know and trust In 2019, Coventry, Altius and Health America Pennsylvania (HAPA) MA/MAPD plans, and First Health Part D plans (PDP), are getting a brand and logo change. Going forward, all of these plans will be branded as Aetna  or Aetna Coventry  and will feature one of the logos below.     We’re committed to making it easier to do business with us. And moving all of our products to one brand is just the first step. We’re excited that this brand change will make us easier to identify in the marketplace,
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Categories: Aetna, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Consistently Competitive Medicare Supplement Rates

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on Consistently Competitive Medicare Supplement Rates

GTL has been rated in the top 5 in overall Medicare Supplement premium rate competitiveness by CSG Actuarial for the past three 2018 reports! Extremely competitive rates  •  Great household discounts 3-4 day turnaround time  •  Over 40 years in the market Available on our e-App  •  Get paid weekly National average rate increase of only 3.5% ORDER SUPPLIES   Available in 27 and more coming soon!   Consistently Competitive Medicare Supplement Rates   #goldencareagent #gtl #medsupp
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

SecureCare – Now Available in Arizona

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on SecureCare – Now Available in Arizona

SecureCare – Now Available in Arizona Expand your book of business with a long-term care insurance alternative that’s within reach for more clients. SecureCare Universal Life Insurance is now available in Arizona. It has a fresh look plus enhanced features and benefits, including: Death Benefit Cash indemnity benefits Single and multi-pay options Reduced-paid up benefit1 Transition rules: SecureCare Universal Life with multi-payment enhancements and long-term care replacements will be available in Arizona August 20, 2018. To accommodate these changes, we now offer a new application. We will continue accepting applications for the original product until October 19, 2018. If a
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and Securian.

TransQuote Expiration Date Extension and myTransware Census Quote Support

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on TransQuote Expiration Date Extension and myTransware Census Quote Support

Transamerica is extending the TransQuote expiration date to October 19, 2018. An update to myTransware to enable Census Quoting is anticipated to launch in mid- September. Transamerica is currently in the process of transitioning from the TransQuote® illustration software to myTransware as the primary illustration software for all Long Term Care insurance product quotes. Both the old TransQuote illustration tool and the new myTransware illustration tool are currently available from the ARC website. In order to provide ample time for you to identify the saved quotes you wish to keep, which are currently on the TransQuote system, and then manually
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Transamerica.

Do You Have Questions About the New LTC Rider?

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on Do You Have Questions About the New LTC Rider?

Everything you need to know about our new LTC Rider on Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL can be found in our LTC Rider Information and Underwriting Guide. This booklet contains: Rider features Tax information Common definitions Underwriting guidelines and requirements New business submission processes Licensing information Claims processes You can download a copy of the LTC Rider Information and Underwriting Guide or you can also order a copy through your normal supply channels. For even more information regarding our new Long-Term Care Rider, go to MutualofOmaha.com/ltc-rider.   Do You Have Questions About the New LTC Rider?  
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Use the Critical Advantage Needs Flyer

August 27, 2018 | by | Comments Off on Use the Critical Advantage Needs Flyer

Most of us know someone who has had cancer, a heart attack or a stroke. The products in the Critical AdvantageSM Portfolio cover all of these conditions. The Critical Advantage needs flyer gets this message to clients and gets sales leads for you. The flyer details the need for these products and the conditions they cover. A tear-off card is also included so it’s easy for potential clients to let you know when they want to hear more about this coverage. Click here to take a look at the flyer. It is available to order through normal ordering channels. If
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New Updates Page  for NGL’s EssentialLTC

August 24, 2018 | by | Comments Off on New Updates Page  for NGL’s EssentialLTC

Introducing a brand new way for agents and producers to access the latest EssentialLTC product updates – NGL’s new Updates Page! Save this as a favorite and check back often to ensure you have the latest news and updates regarding NGL’s unique LTCi product! (For agent and broker use only. Not for distribution to the public.)   New Updates Page  for NGL’s EssentialLTC   #goldencareagent #ngl
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.