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Try our Critical AdvantageSM portfolio this summer and Mutual of Omaha will treat you to something cool! July 1 through August 31 Earn Cash for Critical Advantage Apps! Critical Illness | Cancer | Heart Attack & Stroke Send us two or more Critical Advantage applications and you can earn an extra $150 to $500 in cool cash this summer! So, what are you waiting for? This is one delicious deal! Get Details   We can make your summer a little cooler     #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News | Introducing a New Way to Submit LTCi Post-Issue Requirements

  Mutual of Omaha Now Accepting Emailed Photos Of Post-Issue Requirements We are pleased to announce that Mutual of Omaha is now accepting emailed photos of completed LTC post issue requirements (PIRs). The photos must be sent to the LTC.New.Business@mutualofomaha.com email address to be processed. Documents must be sent securely. PIRs contain confidential client information and must be delivered securely. It is your responsibility to submit documents securely. Note: All new applications should continue to be sent to the epsupport@ltcg.com email address. This email address does not accept photos and will only accept PDF attachments. Click Here for the full
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

“Are Your Long-Term Care Plans Putting You in Danger?”

“Are Your Long-Term Care Plans Putting You in Danger?,” by John Grobe, FedSmith Quote: “Ask yourself: do you want to spend your last years at the Trail’s End Nursing Home, where close proximity to other elderly people will result in you dying earlier than you might otherwise have died? Here are some things to consider: If you currently have, or are considering getting, long-term care insurance, you probably want to have a policy that includes the option of receiving care at home. Many LTC providers offer ‘facility only’ plans which are less expensive than ‘comprehensive’ plans that cover home based
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Now Accepting Emailed Photos of Post Issue Requirements

We are pleased to announce that Mutual of Omaha is now accepting emailed photos of completed LTC post issue requirements (PIRs). The photos must be sent to the LTC.New.Business@mutualofomaha.com email address to be processed. Examples of requirements that can be emailed include: Policy Delivery Acknowledgement A Policy Delivery Acknowledgement (PDA) is currently required for five states: WV, LA, SD, NE and IL. If a signed PDA has not been received within 25 days, an electronic version of the form may be sent to the client through DocuSign for electronic signature. The Acknowledgement (paper or electronic) must be signed and returned
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Upcoming WinFlex Desktop Illustration Software Discontinuation

Beginning January 1, 2021, the WinFlex Desktop software will no longer be available, as Ebix will no longer be providing ongoing support for the Desktop platform. If you are still using the Desktop software to illustrate our life and health insurance products, we encourage you to transition to the WinFlex Web platform as soon as possible. To sign up for WinFlex Web: Go to winflexweb.com and select ‘Register for WinFlex‘. Follow the prompts to register for an account. After registering for your account, you will need to add the companies you sell with. To add companies, select your name in
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Categories: Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Holiday Telephone Solicitation Bans for the month of July 2020

Please be aware of the following US holiday telephone solicitation bans for the month of July 2020: On both Friday, July 3, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, 2020: Alabama, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, and Mississippi prohibit unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Independence Day. On Friday, July 24, 2020: Utah prohibits unsolicited marketing calls to residents in observance of Pioneer Day. Holiday Telephone Solicitation Bans for the month of July 2020   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | June 22, 2020

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, June 22, 2020 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition   From GoldenCare: Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training.  Stay up-to-date on all the latest and greatest in the industry.    For a list of current topics and to get in on the discussion Click Here. Appoint with all the Top Carriers   LTCCEO Updates: NEW UPDATE!  If you haven’t updated yet or you haven’t got your copy, contact us today to find out how! Current installs: Double click “Check for Updates” on your desktop to receive
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, and Securian.

“The Future of Nursing Homes in the Post-COVID-19 Era”

“The Future of Nursing Homes in the Post-COVID-19 Era,” by Robert Mauterstock, The Street Quote: “What have we learned from Kirkland and nursing homes around the country? – Nursing homes are very vulnerable to people bringing in the virus from the outside – Nursing home residents are the most vulnerable population for COVID-19 – Nursing home residents are easy targets for the fast spread of the virus – The death rate is very high among the elderly population. (According to the CDC, 8 out of 10 deaths reported in the U.S. are people over age 65)” LTC Comment (from Stephen
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Categories: Clippings, COVID-19, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Older adults concerned about retirements, look to alternatives to pad portfolios: surveys”

“Older adults concerned about retirements, look to alternatives to pad portfolios: surveys,” by Kimberly Bonvissuto, McKnight’s Senior Living Quote: “The top financial regret for Americans concerning COVID-19 is not having saved enough for emergencies (23%), followed by not having enough retirement savings (20%), too much debt (17%) and lack of income stability (14%). Only 7% cited living beyond their means as a top regret. Not enough retirement savings was the top regret for those aged more than 55 years. … Despite the number of seniors concerned about their futures, 89% said in April they were confident they had enough funds
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Surprise: Unhealthy lifestyle tied to Alzheimer’s risk”

“Surprise: Unhealthy lifestyle tied to Alzheimer’s risk,” by Alicia Lasek, McKnight’s LTC News Quote: “A combination of healthy lifestyle behaviors is tied to substantially lower risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new study. … When compared to participants who followed only one or two of these behaviors [physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet, and cognitive activities], risk was found to be 37% lower in participants who followed two to three behaviors. And risk was further reduced — by 60% — in those who reported adhering to at least four healthy lifestyle factors.” LTC Comment (from
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.