GoldenCare Newsletter | January 10, 2022

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 10, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare:       Live StrateCision Comparison Tool Demo Thurs, Jan 13, 2022 10:00 AM  to  10:30 AM CST Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training.  Stay up-to-date on the latest products and sales strategies.   We’re making it easier than ever to get a hold of us and have your favorite tools available at your fingertips! Click here to DOWNLOAD our electronic business card, and enter to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card!   Our
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, OneAmerica, Thrivent, and True Freedom.

You’re Invited! | Live StrateCision Comparison Tool Demo

  Join us for a live demonstration and walk-through of StrateCision, Our LTCi value-added resource that can help increase your overall sales all year long! This valuable tool allows you to quote and compare plans with all of the major LTCi companies. Plus, learn how you can use the WebAdvisor section of the tool to compare features and gain an edge on the competition!     Thurs, January 13, 2022 2021 11:00 AM  to  11:30 AM CST         Questions or help registering? Call the GoldenCare Marketing Team at 800-842-7799! Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Long-haul impacts on senior living — what to expect in 2022”

“Long-haul impacts on senior living — what to expect in 2022,” by Dwayne Clark, McKnight’s Senior Living Quote: “Even if this virus could be gone tomorrow, the senior living industry will be living with its effects for generations. Our job is to understand what this means and adapt while staying ahead of consumer demands and industry trends. At Aegis Living, we’re already tracking how the pandemic has changed consumer confidence. Three areas are emerging as critical to consumer confidence in 2022. … Dwayne Clark is founder and CEO of Aegis Living.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“Regulators Aim to Curb Medicare Plan Lead-Generation Firms”

“Regulators Aim to Curb Medicare Plan Lead-Generation Firms,” by Allison Bell, ThinkAdvisor Quote: “CMS plans to: Define TPMOs as ‘organizations that are compensated to perform lead generation, marketing, sales, and enrollment related functions as a part of the chain of enrollment, that is the steps taken by a beneficiary from becoming aware of a plan or plans to making an enrollment decision.’ Require a TPMO to put the following standard disclaimer in a prominent place: ‘We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“Humana halves 2022 Medicare Advantage enrollment outlook”

“Humana halves 2022 Medicare Advantage enrollment outlook,” by Jeff Lagasse, Healthcare Finance    Quote: “Major health insurer Humana is drastically reducing its Medicare Advantage enrollment estimates for 2022 due to a large number of terminations during the last enrollment period, revealing in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the former projection of between 325,000 and 375,000 new MA members has been slashed to between 150,000 and 200,000 new members. Humana also expects group MA membership to be generally flat throughout this year, as it doesn’t anticipate any large accounts will be gained or lost. … At
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – January 17

Holiday closure – January 17 Thrivent and our partners at LTCG will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc #happyholidays
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer Thrivent has just released a strength and commitment piece that is approved for use with consumers. The flyer shares the number of LTCi contracts in force, the LTCi benefits paid to date and the LTCi claims paid in 2020. This piece is meant to help share the Thrivent story with those not yet familiar with the company or with Thrivent’s history in long-term care planning. Please choose the appropriate state-specific version below: ICC States Approved for use in: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases Beginning February 4, 2022, the enhanced version of EssentialLTC will be available in the states of DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD! California will also have a new business rate refresh on the same day. Enhanced EssentialLTC for DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD Features For joint policies, when one insured passes away the premium will now decrease to an amount specified on the illustration and Policy Schedule for each person. The Waiver of Premium Rider for Home and Community Care Services is now built into the policy and premium when Comprehensive Coverage is selected. The
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Mutual Income Solutions Underwriting Eligibility and Programs

Mutual of Omaha’s Mutual Income Solutions product offers multiple options to meet your clients’ needs. Eligibility Accident & Sickness Age 18-61 Working 30+ hours per week Annual income of at least $15,000 Self-employed individuals who have been in the business for at least 2 years Employees who have been with their current employer for at least 3 months Accident only Age 18-61 Working 30+ hours per week Annual income of at least $15,000 Maximum Benefit based on Occupational Class Self-employed individuals who have been in the business for at least 2 years Employees who have been with their current employer
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Important Update for Illinois IULE and TLE Applications

There is a new application form specific to the state of Illinois for IUL Express and Term Life Express products. The new paper application (form ICC21L676A) has already been updated and is currently available in Forms and Materials, or through your normal ordering channels. We are in the process of updating the iPipeline e-Application. Effective February 1, 2022, all IUL Express and Term Life Express applications must be submitted using the new application form ICC21L676A. New business will require a new application if the old application form is submitted. If you have questions, please reach out to a member of
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).