You’re Invited! | Mastering the MutualCare Solutions Quoting Software

Mastering the MutualCare Solutions Quoting Software We’ll cover both basics & pro tips. Attend to learn where to download the software, how to create (and save!) various plan designs per client, how to run all-ages quotes, how to utilize premium tables & Export data to excel, and more!! Register now to reserve your space! Tue, Sep 27, 2022 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT     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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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

“U.S. Retirement Income Imbalance”

U.S. Retirement Income Imbalance by Donald Weaver, The Conversation Quote: “According to the Schroders 2022 U.S. Retirement Survey, 86% of non-retired Americans 45 and older are aware they could receive higher Social Security payments by delaying the start of their benefits, yet just 11% of respondents plan to wait to age 70 – the age at which an individual reaches their maximum monthly benefit – to begin taking their Social Security benefits. Almost one-third (32%) said they would take benefits before 70 because they are concerned Social Security may run out of money/stop making payments, and 31% said they expected they
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“Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition”

“Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition,” by Donald Weaver, The Conversation Quote: “My laboratory at the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the University Health Network in Toronto, is devising a new theory of Alzheimer’s disease. Based on our past 30 years of research, we no longer think of Alzheimer’s as primarily a disease of the brain. Rather, we believe that Alzheimer’s is principally a disorder of the immune system within the brain.”     LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: It is definitely high time for fresh
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“America’s age tipping point is approaching — we’re totally unprepared”

“America’s age tipping point is approaching — we’re totally unprepared,” by Joseph Chamie, The Hill Quote: “America faces mounting old age challenges as growing numbers of individuals find themselves ill-prepared in terms of financial resources, personal health and social support for their remaining years of life. The number of Americans aged 65 and older has increased to approximately 56 million, or 17 percent of the population, nearly double the 1960 level of 9 percent.  The majority, about 55 percent, are women, and among those 85 years and older, nearly two-thirds are women. In 2030, America will experience a demographic turning point when all baby boomers will be older than 65.
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You’re Invited! | LIVE DEMO: CSG’s Medicare Advantage e-Application

Register now to reserve your space! Wed, Sep 21, 2022 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDT Remember, GoldenCare-appointed agents receive FREE access!     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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Attention Minnesota Agents: Wednesday! 2023 Medica Medicare Plans

  Medica MN 2023 Medicare Plans Minnesota Agents:  Get the scoop on Medica’s 2023 Medicare Plans, featuring a special guest speaker. See you there!   Wed, Sep 21, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Register now to reserve your space!   #medicare #goldencare     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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Attention Pennsylvania and Montana Agents: Important Contracting and Pre-Appointment Requirement!

What is happening? Mutual of Omaha has implemented Just-In-Time (JIT) contracting and appointment status for Montana and Pennsylvania. JIT appointments allow Mutual of Omaha to hold the producer appointment until the producer submits business. What does this mean? Montana and Pennsylvania are pre-appointment states and they require a producer to have an approved and effective state appointment when submitting new business applications in these states. If you are writing business in Montana or Pennsylvania, you are responsible for contacting Mutual of Omaha to request your state appointment be placed into effective status prior to signing the application. What do we
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

“A Review of 62 Studies Finds Few Big Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage on a Variety of Measures”

“A Review of 62 Studies Finds Few Big Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage on a Variety of Measures,” by Chris Lee, Kaiser Family Foundation Newsroom Quote: “A Review of 62 Studies Finds Few Big Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage on a Variety of Measures,” by Chris Lee, Kaiser Family Foundation Newsroom Quote: “A new KFF review of 62 studies published since 2016 that compares Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare on measures of beneficiary experience, affordability, utilization, and quality finds few differences that are supported by strong evidence or have been replicated across multiple studies. For example, beneficiaries in
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“4 tips for selling long-term-care insurance”

“4 tips for selling long-term-care insurance,” by Ayo Mseka, InsuranceNewsNet Quote: “Agents selling long-term-care insurance (LTCI) have witnessed several important developments recently, including, in some cases, a reduction in new business premiums for the first time in many years. An understanding of these trends will help them develop sales and marketing strategies designed to increase sales.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Click through for more from LTCI Partners’ Tom Riekse and Newman Long-Term Care’s Craig Roers.       Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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