2023 Partnership Minimum Benefit Requirements for CA, CT, IN and NY

Each year, the original Partnership states (CA, CT, IN and NY) revisit certain minimum benefit requirements to qualify for their Partnership programs. The requirements that are changing for 2023, as well as some (but not all) minimum Partnership requirements that not changing, are described below. Note: Updates to the minimum benefit requirements apply to newly-issued policies and may in some cases apply to benefit reductions on existing policies. California Partnership The minimum benefit requirements for Partnership in California are changing for 2023. Requirements 2022 2023 Minimum Daily Benefit $260 $280 Minimum Monthly Benefit $8,060 $8,680   Connecticut Partnership The minimum
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Season’s Greetings!

Wishing you a happy holiday season from everyone here at Mutual of Omaha. May the next few weeks be filled with laughter and joy that carries into the new year!   Watch a Holiday Video Message:   Sincerely, Corri Campbell National Sales Director- LTC, DI Brokerage Sales   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News | December Sales Tips To Keep Those LTCi Conversations Going

Now Is The Time To Continue Those LTCi Conversations November has come to an end, but Long-Term Care is a year-round concern for your clients. November is a great month to emphasize the topic, but the holidays are a perfect time to have the LTC conversation, especially as clients are meeting with their families and Tax Time approaches! Jeff Clark is here with a couple sales tips for December: Watch the short Sales Tips video now → If you’re already appointed through GoldenCare, but are not yet taking advantage of all we have to offer, call your Regional Director at
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

GoldenCare Newsletter | December 5, 2022

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, December 5, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: SPECIAL: “Missing Link” Consumer Presentation Pro Tips Thurs, Dec 8, 2022 11:00 AM  to  11:45 AM CST 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. We’re making it easier than ever to get a hold of us and have your favorite tools available at your fingertips! Click here to DOWNLOAD our electronic business card, and enter to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card!   PROMO TIME! ★
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), OneAmerica, and Thrivent.

FAST FACT | December Sales Strategies

Fast Fact – December Sales Strategies Jeff Clark is here with a Long-Term Care insurance sales tip. The holidays are a perfect time to have the LTC conversation with your clients and don’t forget to mention LTCi Tax Benefits! Click Here to watch this Fast Fact     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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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Good News | CMS Has Announced The 2023 Copay and Deductibles

CMS Has Announced The 2023 Copy and Deductibles The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced their 2023 Copay/Deductibles. Listed below are basic costs for people with Medicare.   Click here for the CMS 2023 costs at a glance. 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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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Customize benefit and premiums to meet future goals

In addition to offering more traditional compounding inflation options of 1, 2, 3 or 5% Compound (Annual Increase Benefits), Thrivent’s traditional LTCi solution also offers a unique buy-up option that allows your client to be in control of their budget and their benefit growth. The Flexible Increase Benefit rider Increases the maximum monthly benefit, available benefit and ancillary benefits on the contract anniversary by 5% compounded annually, without evidence of insurability. This rider may be partnership-qualified, dependent on age, in 20+ states (as long as someone meets partnership buy-up requirements – See grid below for details) Learn more: Thrivent FIB
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Long-Term Care Awareness Month Has Come to an End

Long-Term Care is a Year-Round Concern November has come to an end, but that does not mean the need for Long-Term Care insurance disappears. While it is a great month to emphasize the topic, the conversation should be addressed throughout the entire year. Mutual of Omaha has the solutions needed to address these scenarios with our comprehensive LTC product portfolio. Be sure to use our Sales and Marketing Process Brochure as a year-round resource to help facilitate these critical conversations. We sincerely thank you for your efforts this month.     #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Thrivent End of Year LTCi Deadlines & Holiday Hours

End of year LTCi Deadlines 2022 Commission Date: Dec 14 All outstanding delivery requirements and premium must be received at Thrivent & posted to the policy by this date to be paid commissions in 2022. 2022 Production Date: Dec 28 All outstanding delivery requirements and premium must be received at Thrivent & posted to the policy by this date for business to be counted towards 2022 production.   Thrivent Holiday Hours Thrivent is closed on: 11/24 12/26 1/2/2023 LTCG Holiday Hours LTCG is closed on: 11/24 and 11/25 12/26 1/2/2023     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

GoldenCare Newsletter | November 21, 2022

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, November 21, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: The GoldenCare Office will be closed Thurs, November 24th & Fri, November 25th for Thanksgiving.     Mutual of Omaha LTCi e-App Demonstration Tues, Nov 22, 2022 2:00 PM  to  2:30 PM CST   HOT LTC TOPICS! | FREE GIVEAWAYS! | DRAWINGS FOR PRIZES! Whether you’re an LTCi veteran or you’re new to LTCi , we’ve got something for you! Check it Out HERE Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training.  Stay up-to-date on the
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, and Thrivent.