EssentialLTC now available as Partnership policy in four additional states We are pleased to announce effective April 17, 2020, National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) EssentialLTC is now available as a Partnership policy in Maryland, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Click here for more information and a list of new or additional application forms required for these states. The forms for each state will be available on the Agent Resource Center on Friday, April 17. Updated marketing materials Newly updated marketing materials are now available and ready for you to download from the Agent Resource Center. We will continue to
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LTC Underwriting Issue Age FAQ
We have received questions regarding our temporary underwriting guideline changes effective April 16, 2020. In response, we have developed a Frequently Asked Questions document. Mutual of Omaha remains committed to the long-term care insurance marketplace. Please continue to reach out to your Sales Directors if you have any questions. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. LTC Underwriting Issue Age FAQ #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha > Related: Important LTC Underwriting Update
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From our Advanced Markets Team: LTCi – Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion?
LTC: Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion? Hear from our Advanced Markets Team! Some clients say they would prefer to self-insure instead of purchasing a long-term care policy. And while that may sound like the cheaper option, there are a lot of moving parts here that clients often don’t consider. You can learn more about the pitfalls of self-insurance from Stephen Alloy on our Advanced Markets team here. From our Advanced Markets Team: LTCi – Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion? #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Email Address on Submitted Applications
This is a reminder to please fill-out your client’s applications completely before submitting for all Mutual of Omaha products. This includes capturing the customer’s email address. We encourage you to use an e-App if it is available for your products. e-Apps are an easy and fast way to submit business and have a field for email address. Most paper applications also have a field for an email address so if you prefer to use a paper application, please make sure you are including the client’s email address if applicable. Thank you for your business. Email Address on Submitted Applications
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Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
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Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better!
Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better! Zoom’s remote-control function for iPipeline eApp Thrivent will now allow the use of Zoom’s remote-control functionality for use with new business electronic applications. This enables a process similar to the applicant signing in person. Conditions of use Agent needs to be the host of the Zoom meeting. The meeting must be set up using Zoom default settings. (Passwords are now required if a user tries to enter a meeting using just the meeting ID instead of the meeting invite link. For scheduled meetings, it’s recommended to re-share the updated meeting invitation. Virtual waiting rooms
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Prospecting Material Can Help You Reach Your Clients
We realize it may be challenging to reach potential and current customers during this time. Mutual of Omaha can help with our consumer prospecting materials. Personalized prospecting materials are available for ordering with your contact information so clients can contact you directly to help them with the coverage they need. Just click on the links below to see the all prospecting material that is available for you. Health Products Critical Advantage self-mailer and postcard Long-Term Care cost of waiting self-mailer and retirement planning self-mailer Priority Income Protection (PIP) self-mailer Life Products Term Life Express (TLE) self-mailer Indexed Universal Life Express
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Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
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LTC e-Application Training Video
Producers who have used the LTC e-App agree it’s the easiest way to submit LTC applications. Some advantages to the e-App are: Offers the ability to view and/or print state filed forms at any time Reduces application scrubbing time You choose the method of signature collection Or to view in a separate window, click here. If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. LTC e-Application Training Video #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium
LTCi Sales Ideas Using Inflation Protection to Reach a Desired Premium The Need The cost of everything from gas to groceries is certain to be higher down the road. The same is true for long-term care services. That’s an important reason to recommend your clients purchase a long-term care policy and that they include an inflation protection rider for an added measure of security. Today’s Reality At today’s prices, most people simply can’t afford to pay for long-term care services out of their own pockets. With the national average cost of a home health aide approaching $60,000 per year, a
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Important information from Distribution Compensation
As our Distribution Compensation team members are working remotely due to the Coronavirus, it has given us an opportunity to review some of our processes and modernize our approach with our partners. Effective immediately, if you need to contact broker compensation for any reason, please use the following methods: Phone: 1-800-475-4465 Email: broker.compensation@mutualofomaha.com NOTE: We are no longer able to receive or process any faxes. Please know we are here to support you and your business. Mutual of Omaha remains fully committed to the industry, to you and our customers. Thank you for your continued trust. Important information
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COVID-19, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
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Important LTC Underwriting Update
From the Desk of Marty Johnson Throughout the rapidly evolving pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been continuously evaluating our underwriting and new business practices to support business continuity, deliver a consistently high level of service, and maintain our financial strength. As a result, effective Thursday, April 16, 2020, we are implementing a temporary change. We will not be accepting LTC applications for individuals age 65 and older. All LTC cases not already approved or issued will be postponed and processed as an incomplete application. We will continue to prequalify applicants 64 and younger. The prequalification will be good for 60
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