iGO No Longer Supports Internet Explorer 11

NOTICE FOR INTERNET EXPLORER USERS Starting Monday, May 24, 2021, iGO e-App® will no longer support the Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) browser. This means some browser features and content, such as the Credit Card Token process, will not be available. Browsers beware If you attempt to use iGO e-App® with IE 11, or any out-of-date browser, you will receive this message:     “Your browser is no longer supported. Some features and content may not work.”   Active Transamerica LifetimeSM & Transamerica Final Expense Solutions cases If you are using IE 11 and trying to complete a Lifetime or
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Transamerica.

The 2021 LTC cost-of-care study is here

The $100,000 Question How will your clients pay for long-term care services? Most people don’t have an extra $100,000 available to pay for long-term care services. But according to our current cost-of-care study, that’s approximately what a year of nursing home care would cost. We’ve recently updated our cost-of-care resources to help you demonstrate how an LTCi policy from Mutual of Omaha could be the answer to your clients’ question … “How will I pay for long-term care services?” Cost-of-Care Calculator — See the current cost of LTC services by state and view what those costs might be 5, 10
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions Education Series – Don’t Be The Last To Know

Why Choose Mutual of Omaha There are a lot of good things happening these days … and a lot of good reasons for you to choose Mutual of Omaha. In the May edition of our Medicare Solutions Education Series, National Sales Director Alicia Hanson discusses everything from a modernization project and product initiatives to agent incentives and the return of Wild Kingdom. Her presentation is jam-packed with information you won’t want to miss. Here’s a rundown of topics: Modernization Project: e-App modernization Product Initiatives: Med supp state expansions | household discounts | competitive positioning campaign | dental cross-sell promotion |
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC Transition Rules and Best Practices

From the Desk of Corri Campbell Last Tuesday, we sent a communication outlining the transition rules, implementation dates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare Solutions Portfolio for the states of Delaware, Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota. I wanted to personally follow up reiterating how important it is to take note of our transition rules as they were outlined: Old applications signed after May 31, 2021, will not be accepted. Old applications signed by May 31, 2021, but received by Mutual of Omaha after June 11, 2021, will not be accepted. In both scenarios, new applications will be required,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Simplified Issue Life: Weekly Time Service Update (5/21)

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Simplified Issue Life: Weekly Time Service Update Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work diligently to return to normal time service levels. We continue to increase our staff and work overtime on nights and weekends to ensure your business is handled properly, and as quickly as possible. Our current time service levels are listed below. Please note, business days do NOT include weekends. Most of the new business reviews are being handled within 2 business days Policies are issued on average 1-5 days after application review, depending on requirements needed
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

We’re Already Planning Ahead For AEP 2022. Are You?

2022 AEP Walmart Store Opportunities Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin View the Store Availability List here. Reserve your store selection today by calling our GoldenCare Direct team at 866-862-2325, or by completing form below: Store Selection Form     #goldencareagent #goldencaredirect #aep
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

SecureCare Video Resource Library

SecureCare Video Resource Library Why wait to become an expert? Each video in our SecureCare Video Resource Library is designed to help give you the product knowledge, prospecting tools and sales processes you need to get up to speed on SecureCare™ Universal Life and start closing cases. And we’ve recently added new videos and features to help make this library even more user-friendly than before! Now you can sort videos by topic so finding the content that’s relevant to you has never been easier. PLUS we’ve added new videos covering crucial topics such as: Some of our favorite sales ideas
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

NGL EssentialLTC – Age Matrix Update

Update to the Age Matrix On May 21, 2021, the Age Matrix Report will be updated to display the modal premiums based on the mode chosen (Annual, Semi-Annual, Quarterly, or Monthly.) This change is a great way to discuss voluntary offerings with potential Employer Groups. To run the Age Matrix, select the plan design you want on the illustration user interface, then simply check the “Age Matrix” box on the report selection screen. This will produce a one page report with premium for all ages displayed.   Underwriting Guide updated on the ARC We’ve added more detail to the Premier
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Important Heritage Plan Graded Benefit Update

We appreciate your business and efforts in offering GTL’s Heritage Plan to your clients! Effective June 1, GTL is implementing a premium increase for new business and updated face amount limits for our Heritage Plan Life Insurance product. See below for more details. The e-App update will be available soon. Visit GTLink for Updated Rates and Underwriting Guide     New Face Amount Limits Ages 40-85 $2,500 – $20,000 Ages 86-90 $2,500 – $10,000 Replacement Update Replacement of another agent’s in-force Heritage Policy will not be permitted. Two (2) policy maximum per insured. Updated Rates Effective June 1, 2021 Example:
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, and Industry News.

Important Life Underwriting Update

From the Desk of Marty Johnson Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been continuously evaluating our underwriting and new business practices to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. I am happy to announce we will be adjusting our temporary guideline changes effective May 24, 2021. These guidelines apply to all fully underwritten life insurance cases and includes all newly submitted and pending in-house cases, whether formal or informal. Acceptance Guidelines Based on Insured’s Issue Age: If the client is age 0-59: The client is eligible for our best risk class Underwriting
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).