> PCS II with Stable Premium Optionn As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Arkansas has now allowed the following increases: Arkansas Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS II 25% 25% Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin December 17,
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New Marketing Campaign: Prepare for What’s Next
New Campaign: Prepare for What’s Next The new multimedia marketing campaign for Care Solutions is ready for you to share! The assets in this campaign will help you share content with producers or clients, flexibly aligning with your marketing strategy. Protection for Life Six digital assets illustrate what makes OneAmerica different in the long-term care marketplace. Start Posting A Promise for a Lifetime This set has story-based photos, emotional videos, and engaging texting videos. The assets portray common long-term care situations, helping you connect with clients on a more personal level. Build Connections Preparing for What’s Next This
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Good News | Happy Holidays from Mutual of Omaha
Happy Holidays from Mutual of Omaha Season’s Greetings As another year comes to an end, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the many sales successes you’ve had and the strong relationships we’ve built. We look forward to more great things in 2020. Have a safe and happy holiday season! From Amanda Blackburn and all your friends at Mutual of Omaha Happy Holidays from Mutual of Omaha Read Full Good News Article Questions? 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
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“MedPAC Commissioner: Underfunding Turns Medicaid-Heavy SNFs into ‘7th Circle of Hell’”
“MedPAC Commissioner: Underfunding Turns Medicaid-Heavy SNFs into ‘7th Circle of Hell’,” by Maggie Flynn, Skilled Nursing News Quote: “The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) once again advised that Medicare’s payments for skilled nursing facilities are too high — but also acknowledged the challenges for providers caused by low Medicaid reimbursement. A presentation by Dr. Carol Carter delivered to MedPAC on December 5 examined Medicare margins for SNFs amid the larger contexts of beneficiary access to care, quality-of-care indicators, access to capital markets, and changes in Medicare costs and payments. While Medicare margins for SNFs remain high, with an aggregate margin of
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“Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Recipients Will Rise in New Year”
“Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Recipients Will Rise in New Year,” by Dennis Thompson, U.S. News & World Report Quote: “Seniors on Medicare are going to take a hit to the pocketbook in 2020, with premiums and deductibles set to increase on coverage for medical services and prescription drugs. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise $9.10, to $144 a month, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced. The annual deductible for Part B also will increase $13 to $198 per year, CMS said. Both increases are relatively large compared to 2019, when the
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“The Hidden Drug Epidemic Among Older People”
“The Hidden Drug Epidemic Among Older People,” by Jane E. Brody, New York Times Quote: “While news reports focus on an epidemic of opioid abuse among young adults, another totally legal and usually hidden drug epidemic is occurring at the other end of the age spectrum: the fistfuls of remedies — both prescription and over-the-counter — taken by older adults. According to the American Association of Consultant Pharmacists, people aged 65 to 69 take an average of 15 prescriptions a year, and those aged 80 to 84 take 18 prescriptions a year. And that’s in addition to the myriad
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Happy Holidays from Mutual of Omaha
Season’s Greetings As another year comes to an end, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the many sales successes you’ve had and the strong relationships we’ve built. We look forward to more great things in 2020. Have a safe and happy holiday season! From Amanda Blackburn and all your friends at Mutual of Omaha Amanda Blackburn Brokerage Health Sales Director (800) 693-6083 Contact Me #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Reminder: End of Year Pay Schedule
As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s easy to forget important dates with all the hustle and bustle. Don’t forget to mark our end of year pay dates in your calendar. Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on the following days: Christmas: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 The past pay cutoff in 2019 for Life is December 30 and for Health is December 27. This is the last pay cycle to be paid in 2019. Life Cutoff Dates Holiday Date Holiday Observed Cutoff – New
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Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies
Medicare Supplement: 2020 January Rate Release View rate adjustments effective 1/1/20 for AZ, NH, NM and OK. High Deductible Plan G Coming to Arkansas Effective 12/20/19 a High Deductible G plan will be available for new business sales for effective dates of January 1, 2020 or later. New Plans G and H in Hawaii Effective 12/20/19 Plans G and N underwritten by Mutual of Omaha are available for new business sales in Hawaii. 2020 Copay and Deductible Marketing Materials Marketing materials have been updated with the 2020 copay/deductible amounts and are now available to order. Medicare
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Good News | There’s Still Time To Earn Some Extra Holiday Cash!
There’s Still Time To Earn Some Extra Holiday Cash! Remember, Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company’s 4th Quarter Bonus Programs are still taking place, through December 31, 2019! Cash bonuses are available for qualifying Hospital Indemnity & Precision Care Cancer Insurance, and Medicare Supplement business. Click here for more information on each program Read Full Good News Article Questions? 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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