National awareness campaign launches July 6 On July 6, Thrivent is kicking off its first-ever national advertising campaign with a media blitz that will include advertisements around the TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and much more. This comprehensive campaign will continue through the end of the year and will help raise awareness with consumers around Thrivent. Some highlights: National TV placements (see the ad below) On July 7, ads appeared on the TODAY show, LIVE with Kelly & Ryan and The Wall. After July 7, the commercial airs on: Network programs: Dateline, 20/20, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and more.
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Care Solutions News
Product News Changes to Asset-Care® in California launching on July 25 OneAmerica is committed to the asset-based long-term care market and to offering products that bring value to both our agents and their clients. To maintain the viability of Asset-Care® in California and continue offering it until the enhanced product is available in this state, we are making key updates starting July 25. Coming soon: Asset Care quotes are getting an upgrade Your Asset Care quote outputs will soon be much easier to understand. We heard your feedback, and we’re adding a page to Asset Care quotes that breaks
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Closing of New Sales for Agent Sold Medicare Supplement
CLOSING OF NEW SALES FOR AGENT SOLD MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT BUSINESS Our commitment to you and your customers has always been to provide quality protection, products, and services to individuals and families that they can count on. With this in mind, we’ve decided to streamline our focus and product portfolio by closing new sales of our agent sold Medicare Supplement Insurance business. Effective September 28, 2020, we will stop all new sales for this line of business. This includes all new sales for Agent Sold (MSH1) Medicare Supplement Insurance plans A, B, C, D, F, G, and N. DATES OF TRANSITION
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Get the “Missing Link” Consumer Presentation that has sold MILLIONS in LTCi
Listen as our Expert goes through our field-proven Consumer Presentation. You’ll learn tips and strategies to make the most out of each and every meeting! Wed, July 15, 2020 10-10:45 a.m. CDT Written for seminars or individuals, this proven presentation has helped thousands make a decision about LTCi coverage. Questions or help registering? Call the GoldenCare Marketing Team at 800-842-7799! Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest announcements from the Top Carriers! Check out GoldenCare News
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Important Announcement | Mutual of Omaha LTC Issue Age Restriction Lifted in Additional States
Important Update LTC Issue Age Restriction Lifted in Additional States Mutual of Omaha is pleased to announce we are lifting restrictions for LTC applications age 65 and over in additional states effective July 6, 2020. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document for a current list of all states and effective dates. • Connecticut • District of Columbia • Illinois • Massachusetts • Michigan • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island We will continue to evaluate lifting the restrictions for additional states. Until then, all remaining states will continue to follow the temporary guidelines and processes outlined in our previous temporary
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“Medi(long-term)care for All: A Look into the Future of Long-Term Care Insurance—Part Two”
“Medi(long-term)care for All: A Look into the Future of Long-Term Care Insurance—Part Two,” by Stephanie Moench and Shawn Stender, Society of Actuaries Long-Term Care News Quote: “Conclusion: While the case study performed demonstrates that a social LTC program similar to that adopted in Washington state could be beneficial for both consumers and LTC insurers, it is still un-clear whether this type of program would be the best fit for the current social, political and economic environment in the United States. Additionally, there are a number of unknowns, including funding and program features, which would need to be addressed
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Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
“Why Nursing Homes Are Pandemic Hotbeds (Guest: Stephen Moses)”
“Why Nursing Homes Are Pandemic Hotbeds (Guest: Stephen Moses),” by AnneMarie Schieber, Heartland Podcast Quote: “Rich or poor, nearly 60 percent of care in nursing homes is paid by taxpayers under Medicaid. This has led to crowded, poorly staff situations that made it easy for an invisible virus to run like wildfire. Stephen Moses describes how Medicaid has exceeded its mission in paying for long term care for the medically needy or those with little to no income and now pays for care for nearly anyone. This giveaway has been a disincentive for people to save for long term
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Clippings, COVID-19, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
“Covid-19: Don’t Mess With My Retirement”
“Covid-19: Don’t Mess With My Retirement,” by Ken Dychtwald and Bob Morison, Forbes Quote: “This is the first in a 10-part series on “The Future of Retirement” that we will be posting over the next several months. If you are interested in better understanding what’s ahead – we invite you to check out our new book What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Timely advice from the Age Wave guru.
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Clippings, COVID-19, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
Important Announcement | Mutual of Omaha LTC Issue Age Restriction Lifted in Additional States
Important Update LTC Issue Age Restriction Lifted in Additional States Mutual of Omaha is pleased to announce we are lifting restrictions for LTC applications age 65 and over in additional states effective July 6, 2020. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document for a current list of all states and effective dates. • Connecticut • District of Columbia • Illinois • Massachusetts • Michigan • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island We will continue to evaluate lifting the restrictions for additional states. Until then, all remaining states will continue to follow the temporary guidelines and processes outlined in our previous temporary
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GoldenCare Newsletter | July 6, 2020
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, July 6, 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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