In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Maryland (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

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. Maryland has now allowed the following increases: Maryland Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 19.9% cumulative phased: 9.5%, 9.5% Classic Select 19.9% cumulative phased: 9.5%, 9.5%     This rate increase applies to both AARP® and Non-AARP policies. 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
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

LTC “Underwriting Operation” Information

As part of our ongoing Underwriting Operation, we wanted to share some great LTC underwriting insights. CASE STUDY: Rachel Rachel is 59-year-old female architect from New York with two adult children on the west coast. Recently widowed, she was referred to a LTCi Specialist after speaking to her Financial Advisor. After discussing her long-term care plan and medical history with the LTCi agent, Rachel applied for MutualCare® Custom Solution and was quoted as select. The next day, Rachel’s interview was received and reviewed by underwriting. The underwriter determined an APS was not required, and Rachel was issued coverage at a
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Transamerica Quarterly LTC Newsletter (April 1)

It’s been a long time coming, but the Quarterly Newsletter for Transamerica Long Term Care has finally arrived! We are committed to providing a quarterly update regarding Best Practices, Recent Business Changes and Long Term Care Tips and Tricks! Marketing: New to EAPP, want to learn more? Check out the provided link and watch the step by step process on completing an electronic application! https://www.brainshark.com/aegon/vu?pi=zHpzcWllRzZ7s4z0&nodesktopflash=1   Be amazed with a fresh look on these recently updated assets! What Happens Next Brochure – 98641 LTC Rebrand – Round 1 Transcare II Indiana Partnership Fast Facts Agent Guide – 97453 LTC Rebrand
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

LTC New Business Teleconference

Selling LTCi is easier than you think! Especially when you have access to all the tips, tools and training you need. Join our bimonthly LTC New Business teleconference for information that will help simplify the sales process and give you the confidence to sell with ease. Check out this flyer for all the details. Do you have questions on the topic, or do you have something you’d like to discuss? Email distribution.marketing@mutualofomaha.com prior to the teleconference. All attendees who submitted a question each month will be entered into a drawing for a prize.   LTC New Business Teleconference   #goldencareagent
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Tennessee (PCS I, PCS II)

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. Tennessee has now allowed the following increases: Tennessee Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 58.76% phased 26%, 26% cumulative 81.58% phased 22%, 22%, 22% cumulative PCS II 44% phased 20%, 20% cumulative 72.8% phased 20%, 20%, 20% cumulative This rate increase applies to non-AARP, non-partnership policies only Communications Timeline Servicing agents will
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Nebraska (PCS I, PCS II, Choice 1)

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. Nebraska has now allowed the following increases: Nebraska Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 40% 72.95% phased 50%, 15.3% cumulative PCS II 34% 66.2% phased 50%, 10.8% cumulative Choice 1 106.1% phased 50%, 37.4% cumulative 164.6% phased 50%, 50%, 17.6% cumulative This rate increase applies to non-AARP, non-partnership policies only Communications Timeline
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Kentucky (PCS I)

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. Kentucky has now allowed the following increases: Kentucky Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase Percentage for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 30% 41.4% phased 30%, 8.8% cumulative This rate increase applies to non-AARP, non-partnership policies only. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Florida (Pre-PCS; ages 71 to 79)

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. Florida has now allowed the following: Florida Product Series Increase Percentage for Policies with Limited & Lifetime Benefit Periods for Issue Ages: Pre-PCS For individual policies only: Age 71: 69.4% phased  (19.2%, 19.2%, 19.2% cumulative) Age 72: 61.4% phased  (17.3%, 17.3%, 17.3% cumulative) Age 73: 54.1% phased  (15.5%, 15.5%, 15.5% cumulative) Age 74: 46.2% phased  (13.5%, 13.5%, 13.5% cumulative) Age 75: 38.6% phased  (11.5%, 11.5%, 11.5%
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Good News | Quote, Compare & Submit Business – All On One Platform

Introducing A Brand New E-App Feature On CSG Actuarial CSG Actuarial, our complimentary tool for quoting and comparing Medicare Supplement & Medicare Advantage/PDP, has just introduced a new feature: a universal, multi-carrier electronic application! This innovative technology allows agents to quote multiple carriers and submit a standardized, carrier-compliant application on the same platform. Click for details and instructions for gaining access Plus, don’t miss a special live demonstration of this new E-Application feature! CSG Actuarial: Universal, Multi-Carrier E-Application Demo Wed, May 8, 2019 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM CDT Read Full Good News Article   Questions? Call the GoldenCare Marketing
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Fear and health care: Gallup survey finds Americans skipped treatment, borrowed $88B to pay for costs”

“Fear and health care: Gallup survey finds Americans skipped treatment, borrowed $88B to pay for costs,” by Ken Alltucker, USA Today “Americans borrowed about $88 billion to pay for health care last year, and one in four people skipped care because of costs, according to a new Gallup survey funded by a nonpartisan health group. The nationwide survey of 3,537 adults found that lower-income adults were more likely to skip care or fear bankruptcy over spiraling medical costs, but even affluent households deferred care over concerns about finances.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): I wonder how
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Categories: Clippings, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.