NGL: LTCi for Almost Any Business

Employer Group Rate Class Replaces Employer Group Premium Discount in 38 states (Effective November 30, 2018) Effective November 30, 2018, the Employer Group rate class, which is priced on a unisex basis, will be replacing the Employer Group premium discount in the following states: Alabama Iowa Michigan New Mexico South Carolina West Virginia Alaska Kansas Minnesota North Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin Arkansas Kentucky Mississippi Ohio Texas Wyoming Colorado Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Utah Georgia Maine Nebraska Oregon Vermont Idaho Maryland Nevada Pennsylvania Virginia Illinois Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Washington The Employer Group rate class is already available in New Jersey. The
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

December 19, 2018: Deadline for Long Term Care New Business Requirements

As the year comes to a close, to optimize your 2018 placed production, please keep in mind the year-end cutoff for new business is December 19, 2018. Genworth’s final commission cycle will be on December 28, 2018 for all Long Term Care Insurance. Requirements for Final Commission Payment All delivery requirements must be received by December 19, 2018 Delivery requirements received after December 19, 2018 may not be completed before the final commission cycle. Commission Payment Cycle Dates Genworth’s Final Commission payment will be processed December 28, 2018 Genworth will resume normal commission cycles on January 2, 2019 All applications
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Commissions: 1099-MISC 2018 Tax Information

Important information about 1099-MISC (miscellaneous income) tax forms: A 1099-MISC will be filed for each person who is paid at least $600 in commissions in 2018. This includes all product lines. Some payments are not required to be reported on this form, although they may be taxable to the recipient. For example, commissions paid to a corporation are not required to be reported via a 1099-MISC. Therefore, a 1099 MISC will not be created for corporations. Access your 1099-MISC statement faster by going paperless before December 31, 2018! 1099-MISC statements will be available electronically to all Producers currently receiving 1099-MISC
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Mississippi (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. Mississippi has now allowed the following increases: Mississippi Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 25% 25% PCS II 25% 25% Choice 1 25% 25%       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
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Washington DC (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. Washington DC has now allowed the following increases: Washington DC Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 10% Classic Select 10%     This rate increase applies to Non-AARP and 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 October 23, 2018 and will continue
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Washington DC (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. Washington DC has now allowed the following increase: Washington DC Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS II 10% 10%       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
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Arkansas (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. Arkansas has now allowed the following increases: Arkansas Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 11.2% Classic Select 11.2%     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 October 23, 2018 and will continue throughout the next
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Arkansas (PCS I)

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. Arkansas has now allowed the following increase: Arkansas Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 25% 25%       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.
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

LTCi Prescreen Flyer

Many factors go into evaluating long-term care insurance applications and whether people are eligible for coverage. We’ve created a prescreen flyer you can discuss with your clients before determining whether to proceed with completing an application. The LTCi prescreen flyer includes a partial list of the kinds of conditions and situations that we consider when reviewing applications and underwriting coverage. The list of pre-submission underwriting considerations and disqualifying conditions can help determine the impact on your client’s insurability. Check out the prescreen flyer here. It is available for immediate download now through Forms and Materials on Sales Professional Access. If
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Cancer Insurance Pays a Lump Sum Payment for Out-of-Pocket Costs

About 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year. With advances in medical treatment, most of the people diagnosed will survive and live several more years. With cancer insurance from Mutual of Omaha, your clients will be able to pay for out-of-pocket costs including: Coverage shortfalls-deductibles, benefit limitations Special expenses-transportation, hotels, family care Living expenses if you must miss work-house payments, utilities, groceries Use the cancer insurance flyer to show your clients the need for this coverage. It’s available for immediate download here or on Sales Professional Access. You can also order through your normal ordering
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).