“Why long-term care in America is a long-term problem”

“Why long-term care in America is a long-term problem,” by Patrice Hirsch Feinstein and Tara D. Sonenshine, The Hill “A person turning 65 today, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, has almost a 70 percent chance of needing some type of long-term care services and support in their remaining years. The gap between those needing services and those able to pay for or qualify for Medicaid or some Veterans Administration long-term care services is enormous.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: This vacuous article repeats all the clichés about LTC services and financing,
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

Earn extra cash for the holidays by selling GTL!

For each Advantage Plus®, Advantage Plus® Elite, Indemnity Plus® Elite, Precision Care™ Cancer Insurance, Recover Cash®, GTL Life Select, Home Care Secure, and/or Short-Term Home Health Care applications submitted between Oct 1, 2023, and Dec 31, 2023.*   View PDF for Bonus Details       Submit 5-10 Applications During Q4 $50 per application Submit 11-25 Applications During Q4 $75 per application Submit 26+ Applications During Q4 $100 per application   View PDF for Bonus Details   Contact GTL’s Sales Support with any questions at (800) 323-6907, or email agency@gtlic.com. * Please view the Bonus PDF for full details and
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Categories: Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Care.

Thank You For A Successful Long-Term Care Awareness Month!

Long-Term Care Awareness Month has come to an end but it’s important to keep the planning discussion going with your clients. Long-term care insurance is a critically important product and service Mutual of Omaha provides. When you help customers obtain and use long-term care insurance, you’re selling more than just a product – you’re making a difference. Continue to have the right conversations and thanks again for making LTCi a priority for your clients.   Thank You For A Successful Long-Term Care Awareness Month!   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Understanding Your Target Audience Add value to your consumer relationships by educating, guiding, and affirming their Medicare solutions choices.   e-Application Reminders to Prevent Processing Delays Easily prevent delays in the processing of your submitted e-Applications.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Don’t Forget Mutual of Omaha’s Contact Card Not sure who to contact, at Mutual of Omaha, with your questions? Check out our comprehensive contact card!   Value Added Extras: Aloe Care Health Give your Medicare supplement clients extras they are looking for with Aloe Care Health.   Dental: Tools and
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

What are fraternal benefits societies?

A new consumer-approved video helps explain how a fraternal benefits society like Thrivent is different from other types of insurers. This video will also help you with some talking points as you discuss who Thrivent is and how the company is built to serve our policyholders, not shareholders. The shareable link is: https://video.thrivent.com/view/2EKQQJcg59pl8qeUdZTmWb Watch Video   Advisor Resources Thrivent 101 – Understanding the basics of a fraternal benefit society Being a fraternal benefit society makes Thrivent unique in the LTCi space, but how does one explain a fraternal insurer to their clients? This producer reference piece breaks it down so
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Inflation Protection Sales Idea Flyer

As the costs for care services continues to rise, there has never been a better time to take advantage of a Long-Term Care Insurance policy from Mutual of Omaha. Our distinctiveness among long-term care insurance competitors is our unparalleled flexibility and affordability within our MutualCare Custom Solution product. Take a look at the options available to clients in the new Inflation Protection sales idea flyer. Help clients reach their budget goals while still obtaining meaningful coverage by providing them more affordable and personalized long-term care insurance solutions.   New Inflation Protection Sales Idea Flyer   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Wrapping Up the 2023 Advanced Markets Webinars

As we approach the end of the year, we also approach the final Mutual of Omaha Advanced Markets webinar of 2023, 2024 Tax Updates. Join the Advanced Markets team on Wednesday, December 13 for an overview of important tax and legislative changes that may impact your clients in the upcoming year. 2024 Tax Updates December 13, 2023 | 10:00am Central
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Recording: Long-Term Care Awareness Month National Webinar

Thank you to those who took time out of your busy schedules to attend the Long-Term Care National Webinar on 11/7/23. During the webinar we discussed the importance of having long term care planning conversations with clients, why Mutual of Omaha can be a great carrier partner for you and reviewed marketing materials designed to help you through every step of the sales process. If you didn’t get a chance to attend or want to review the recording it can be accessed by following the LTC National Webinar link. As we stay future focused with Long-Term Care Awareness Month, we
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Legacy LTC Inforce Rate Increase Effective February 1, 2024 (HI)

We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective February 1, 2024 impacting the state of Hawaii. Policy Forms Impacted: LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA, LTA. 2024 2025 2026 Benefit Period: Non-Lifetime 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% Lifetime 20.00% 20.00% 17.36%   Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60* days prior to the premium rate increase effective date as outlined above. Along with the premium rate increase notification letters, most policyholders will receive an adjustment offer if there are options available. The offer will provide the policyholder a benefit reduction alternative to help reduce the impact
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Home Health Care Select Now Available in Ohio

ManhattanLife is pleased to announce that the footprint of their Home Health Care Select plan continues to grow! The enhanced plan is now available in Ohio! Below is an updated state availability map.   HHC Select State Availability     #goldencareagent #manhattanlife #mac
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Categories: Industry News, Manhattan Life, and Short-Term Care.