Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with with our training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Watch the Video If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. New to Selling Long-Term Care Insurance? #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Maine and Vermont Rate Adjustment Filing Notification Letter
Mutual of Omaha has filed for rate increases in the state of Maine and Vermont. Although approval is pending, ME and VT require carriers to notify policyholders of the rate adjustment request via letter in August. Within the notification letter, the insured was informed of the following: The average proposed rate adjustment The advanced notification requirements (60, 75, or 90 days) The rate increase notification expectations Bureau of Insurance contact information We are continuing to work with the states on the actual rate increase filings and will communicate approved amounts as well as implementation dates when that information is available.
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The Annual Enrollment Period Buzz is Getting Louder
The Excitement is Building. Are You Ready? ou can hear it in the distance and it’s growing louder by the minute. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is just weeks away and people can’t stop talking about the Medicare solutions Mutual of Omaha offers. Randy Mousel and Alicia Hanson cut through the noise and clearly explain why Mutual of Omaha should be your carrier of choice during this year’s Annual Enrollment Period. Watch the Video #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Customer Service Notice: Duplicate Cancellation Letters
Customer Service Notice: Duplicate Cancellation Letters Our recent move to a new policy administration system inadvertently generated cancellation letters for customers who had already previously cancelled their policies and received a letter. In the duplicate letters mailed in error, the cancellation date was not changed. These policies remain in a cancelled status. If you are contacted by your customer about receiving another cancellation letter, please make them aware of our mistake and assure them no action is needed This communication is for awareness only. Again, no action is needed by you or the customer. We apologize for any inconvenience this
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Upcoming Audits: Waivers for Dental Waiting Periods
Qualifying for Waiver of Waiting Period on Dental Plans As a reminder, customers applying for a PPO Premiere Dental plan, may qualify for a Waiver of the Waiting Period on their new PPO Premiere plan if: The new plan is replacing an existing comprehensive dental coverage* plan The plan being replaced was in force for at least the past 12 consecutive months, and The plan being replaced had no gaps in coverage greater than 63 days To help your customer qualify for the waiver, please ensure the information provided on the application about their current dental coverage (effective date, termination
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Good News | Back By Popular Demand: Our Game Time Sales Incentive
GoldenCare’s Game Time Returns For The Remainder Of 2022! Our earlier Game Time Incentive Drawing was such a hit, we’re bringing it back for the remainder of the year! Now through December 31st, get your name entered to win cash prizes! How To Enter: For each qualifying Long-Term Care insurance applicant written, your name gets entered. The more your write, the better your chances of winning! Get the Full Promo Details If you’re already appointed through GoldenCare, but are not yet taking advantage of all we have to offer, call your Regional Director at 800-842-7799! #goldencareagent
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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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“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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