Medicare Supplement: CORRECTED: Value Added Benefits-Talk It Up Last week, an article was published about Value Added Benefits. It was brought to our attention that the state grids were not up to date. They have since been corrected, for viewing. 2021 CO SEP E-Application Submission Recommendations As you submit 2021 CO SEP applications, we have outlined some helpful recommendations for a successful e-Application submission. Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for Missouri and Virginia. Broker Rewards Programs Want to add a little more joy to your life? Learn about the various incentive program Mutual of Omaha
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Our Fully-Underwritten Life Products are Now Available on e-App!
We’re pleased to announce that Income Advantage IUL, Life Protection Advantage IUL, and AccumUL Answers are now available on the iPipeline e-Application system. When you submit an e-App, you won’t have to worry about missing a question or form — the system ensures you submit your application in good order. These new products have full e-Application functionality for all riders, except for the Long-Term Care Rider on our IUL products. For IUL applications containing the LTC Rider, you still have the option to submit an e-App and send in the LTC Rider paper application separately. In today’s environment, being able
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Genworth – 2020 Cost of Care Survey Results
We started tracking the cost of care 17 years ago and have been trusted source since. Since 2004, families across America have counted on us to help them understand the cost of care. Our research in 435 cities and towns across all 50 states has not only helped individuals plan for their own care but helped policymakers with forecasting and legislative reform. Over the years, we’ve tracked various trends that have come and gone but one thing hasn’t changed: long term care costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care are higher than most people have planned for
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You’re Invited | Easy to Sell Program that Fills Gaps in Your Client’s Medicare Coverage
Advantage Plus HIP Training With GTL’s Michael Gende Are you offering GTL’s Advantage Plus® Hospital Indemnity Insurance to all of your Medicare clients? If not, you’re missing an easy sale and leaving gaps in your clients’ Medicare coverage! GTL’s Michael Gende will provide basic product training and sales tips to help you start the conversation, position the product and close the sale. He’ll cover strategies for cross-selling, with a complimentary phone script to help you reconnect with AEP clients! Couple GTL’s fast, transparent claim processing with a 15 year track record of developing innovative hospital indemnity benefits, and it’s clear
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Good News | Updated 2021 Tax Deductible Limits Just Announced
Good News! New 2021 Tax Deductible Limits for LTCi Just Announced Increased tax deductible limits can be a significant benefit for those with tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The following are the just-announced 2021 limits (2020 in brackets): Attained Age Before Close of Taxable Year 2021 Limit (2020) 40 or less $450 ($430) More than 40 but not more than 50 $850 ($810) More than 50 but not more than 60 $1,690 ($1,630) More than 60 but not more than 70 $4,520 ($4,350) More than 70 $5,640 ($5,430) Click here for
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Agents: Get Up to Speed with New Mutual of Omaha Training Videos!
November is LTC Awareness Month Get Agents Up to Speed with New Training Videos Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with a two-part series of short training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Then, move on to discover how policies in the MutualCare® Solutions portfolio can help meet the needs of any client. Part 1: Let’s Begin the Conversation Learn how LTCi helps people protect retirement assets, maintain their independence and control decisions about their care. Watch the Video Part 2: The MutualCare Solution Get details about our two stand-alone policies in the MutualCare Solutions
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“Nursing home residents could start receiving COVID vaccines in about 2 weeks”
“Nursing home residents could start receiving COVID vaccines in about 2 weeks,” by Danielle Brown, McKnight’s LTC News Quote: “Nursing home residents could be just a little more than two weeks away from receiving the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal health officials.” LTC Comment: In other news, essential workers caring for nursing home residents will have even higher priority to receive the vaccine than their patients. Some are striking for better pay and conditions.
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“89 percent of families with loved ones in long-term care facilities consider home care: survey”
“89 percent of families with loved ones in long-term care facilities consider home care: survey,” by Joe Jancsurak, McKnight’s Senior Living Quote: “Eighty-nine percent of families with loved ones living in nursing homes or assisted living communities who participated in a new survey said they have considered switching to in-home care due to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s just one finding from the Care.com COVID-19 Senior Care Survey of 1,000 U.S. adults with older loved ones receiving professional care.” LTC Comment: Hello, LTCI producers. Are you paying attention? The pandemic is doing what decades of Medicaid rebalancing couldn’t—waking up the public to the importance
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GoldenCare Newsletter | November 23, 2020
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, November 23, 2020 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: The GoldenCare Office will be closed Thurs, November 26th & Fri, November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. PROMO TIME! Perfect Portfolio Sales Incentives Now through December 31, 2020 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. Check back for our next exciting promotion! Guest Article: “70 percent of long-term care claims begin with home care,” by Joe Jancsurak, McKnight’s Senior Living Enjoy! Compliance:
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“How to Save Money on Assisted Living Costs”
“How to Save Money on Assisted Living Costs,” by Heidi Godman, U.S. News & World Report Quote: “Some people are able to knock down assisted living costs with contributions from Medicaid (if a facility accepts it), veterans benefits or long-term care insurance policies. And there other ways to save money on assisted living costs as well.” LTC Comment: Click through for ways to save money on assisted living. But the best way to save money remains to leverage against the risk and cost of LTC by means of private insurance. That’s the biggest bang for the buck if you end up needing
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