Introducing CareForward, Thrivent’s new linked-benefit LTCi solution

CareForward™ positions Thrivent as an industry leader in extended care planning At Thrivent, we believe everyone deserves a financial strategy. And a strategy is only as good as the solutions—products, services or tools—that put that strategy into action. That’s why we’re excited to introduce CareForward™ — our new combination long-term care (LTC) and life insurance solution that launches April 25th in all states except California and New York. CareForward is a combination of LTC insurance and life insurance. Clients can pay a one-time lump sum premium or pay a premium over a period of years. As LTC benefits are used,
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

True Freedom Launches NEW Affinity Program

.   Brand New 2022 Affinity Program for GoldenCare Agents Dear GoldenCare Agents, I want to announce the brand new 2022 True Freedom Affinity Program for Associations and Groups available to you. We are still offering the same True Freedom plans but with the following additional benefits and features that are not available in the individual sales. Exclusive 10% member discount with NO comp reduction NEW Base plan retail price before discount is $39 per month for 600 hours One-Time upgrade to any True Freedom plan before age 65 Co-branded marketing materials for your Groups and a white label option
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and True Freedom.

Good News | New Secure File Upload Feature Now Available

  Uploading your apps or other sensitive documents to GoldenCare is fast and easy! Our GoldenCare Team has been hard at work, developing new tools to help support your sales efforts. We’re pleased to announce the availability of our Secure File Upload feature! Whether related to new business, health prescreening, or agent contracting, you’ll be able to securely provide these files to our team without compromising the security of HIPAA-sensitive data.   Did you know that as a GoldenCare agent, you have complementary access to several value-added tools and services, including: Perfect Portfolio of Products Superior, Personal Backend Support Product
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Categories: GoldenCare News and Industry News.

Good News | New Secure File Upload Feature Now Available

                  New Secure File Upload Feature Now Available Our GoldenCare Team has been hard at work, developing new tools to help support your sales efforts. We’re pleased to announce the availability of our Secure File Upload feature! Whether related to new business, health prescreening, or agent contracting, you’ll be able to securely provide these files to our team without compromising the security of HIPAA-sensitive data. To upload your apps or other sensitive documents to GoldenCare: Visit our agent website at com Click on Agent Resources Click on Secure File Upload Choose New
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Categories: GoldenCare News and Industry News.

We Need Your Input for Wednesday’s LTCi Objections Webinar!

Answering Objections Suggestions We value your opinion and YOUR expertise. Please fill out the survey below.   If we feature one of your suggestions on any of our webinars, we’ll give you a 1,000 GoldenCare Reward points worth a $50 Amazon Gift Card!   Overcoming Objections:  Client Hesitancy Our LTCi Sales Expert has collaborated with a panel of other successful insurance producers, in addition to his own 25 years of experience… And we’re ready to share some valuable tips and strategies. Wed, Apr 13, 2022 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM CDT         Questions or help registering? Call
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Insurance Administrator Acquires Key Long-Term Care Program Manager”

“Insurance Administrator Acquires Key Long-Term Care Program Manager,” by Allison Bell, ThinkAdvisor   Quote: “LTCG was founded in 1996 as Long Term Care Group. A fund affiliated with Stone Point Capital acquired it in 2014. Illumifin, the new owner, is controlled by Abry Partners and Hoplon Capital.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: The deal we reported in “LTC Bullet: LTC Good News” has closed. Congratulations!             Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“Medicare Advantage Plans Get A Big Pay Hike, Offer More Services And Supports For Older Adults”

“Medicare Advantage Plans Get A Big Pay Hike, Offer More Services And Supports For Older Adults,” by Howard Gleckman, Forbes   Quote: “Medicare Advantage managed care plans, which in 2021 covered 26 million enrollees, will get an average 8.5 percent increase in total Medicare payments next year. At the same time, MA plans are rapidly embracing a wide range of social services and supports for older adults living at home. Sometimes called long-term care lite, these benefits range from meal and food deliveries to transportation, home modifications, and adult day health care. A new report by the Long-Term Care Quality Alliance (LTQA) and
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“BREAKING: U.S. nursing home system ‘ineffective,’ ‘unsustainable”

“Covid’s Effect On Long-Term-Care Insurance,” by Ben Mattlin, Financial Advisor   Quote: A long-awaited national report has found that the way the United States finances, delivers and regulates nursing home care is ineffective and unstable. Immediate action is needed to bring meaningful changes to the system to better meet the needs of residents and staff, the vast team of researchers added. … The committee also honed [sic] in on the underinvestment of the nursing home sector that has suffered from ‘for decades’ and noted that implementing these recommendations will likely require ‘a significant investment of financial resources at the federal
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

GoldenCare Newsletter | April 4th, 2022

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, April 4, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare:         Overcoming Objections: Addressing Consumer Hesitancy Wed, Apr 13, 2022 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM CDT   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!
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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, and True Freedom.

“Covid’s Effect On Long-Term-Care Insurance”

“Covid’s Effect On Long-Term-Care Insurance,” by Ben Mattlin, Financial Advisor   Quote: “For the past few years, Covid has made everyone think a little harder about mortality and health. But now that the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us, how has it affected long-term-care (LTC) insurance?”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Click through for several opinions on the question.             Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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Categories: Clippings, COVID-19, and Industry News.