2021 Tax Deductibility Limits

Long-term care insurance tax-deductible limits have just been increased offering seniors as much as $420 in additional deductible benefits according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Tax deductibility for those purchasing certain government-approved long-term care insurance is an incredible benefit,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “The tax deductibility becomes especially valuable in retirement when income decreases and health costs generally go up.” The Internal Revenue Service just announced the increased 2021 limits for tax deductibility of long-term care insurance premiums. According to IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-45, a couple age 70
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Mutual of Omaha’s Logo Story

The Mutual of Omaha logo has evolved, but we continue to be the strong brand we’ve been for more than a century. For more than 100 years, Mutual of Omaha’s legacy has been a commitment to helping people protect what’s important to them. Another important part of our heritage has been interconnected with the natural world through the groundbreaking program Wild Kingdom. Just as Wild Kingdom forever changed the future of nature programming, we continue to look for ways to evolve and create positive change.   Protection and strength. These are reflections of what we’ve always been as a company.
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Categories: Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Announcing the New Mutual of Omaha Corporate Symbol

We’re proud to introduce our new logo Positive Change to Take Us Into the Next 100 Years — And Beyond For more than a century, Mutual of Omaha has been committed to listening to our customers and helping them through life’s transitions by providing an array of insurance and financial products. Earlier in July, we announced the retirement of the Native American symbol to support our strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. At this time, we are pleased to unveil the new corporate logo allowing us to progress towards the future with our customers and sales distributions. Protection and strength
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | November 9, 2020

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, November 9, 2020 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition   From GoldenCare: 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: “LONG-TERM CARE AWARENESS MONTH – 2020 LOGOS,” by Jesse Slome, American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Enjoy!   Compliance: Telephone Solicitation Bans for the Month of November 2020   Industry Updates: From Mutual of Omaha: Recipes for LTC
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), Securian, and Thrivent.

Recipes for LTC Success

Recipes for Success Just in time for the holiday season, Mutual of Omaha cooked up some recipes to help you begin the conversation about the importance of planning for long-term care. Recipes for LTC Success   Recipes for LTC Success   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar

WE’RE HOSTING AN LTC WEBINAR SERIES Join your Mutual of Omaha LTC Underwriting and New Business team as we talk all about underwriting. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 Start Time: 10:30 AM Central Duration: 30 minutes REGISTER NOW!   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Underwriting Next Steps & LTC Awareness Month

Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer The Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer can help your clients understand and be prepared for the next steps in the underwriting process. The first page of the flyer contains helpful information regarding medical information, the personal health phone interview and the face-to-face interview. The back page can be used to gather information about their primary care physician, specialist physician and any current medications (prescription and over-the-counter). This is also available on the Agent Resource Center.   November is Long Term Care Awareness Month In a year that has revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Updated Consumer Highlights Flyer

Who is Thrivent? New Thrivent Highlights Piece A new consumer-approved flyer is now available showing Thrivent’s financial strength, legacy of generosity and ratings. Featuring revised 2020 data on: Assets under management and total surplus Millions of volunteer hours, and funds raised by Thrivent, clients and supporters Fortune 500 ranking and AM Best Rating Download Now     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

LTC Rate Refresh Transition Rule Best Practices

Recently, you should have received our communication outlining the transition rules, implementation dates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio for the states of Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. I want to reinforce how important it is to take note of our transition rules as they were outlined: Old applications signed after October 31, 2020, will not be accepted Old applications signed by October 31st but received by Mutual of Omaha after November 13, 2020 will not be accepted In both scenarios, new applications would be required, and new rates and benefits options would apply. No exceptions
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | October 19, 2020

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, October 19, 2020 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition   From GoldenCare: 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: “The Problem With Buying Bundled Life and Long-Term Care Insurance,” by Ingrid Case,Money Enjoy!   Compliance: GoldenCare Agent Compliance Guide Best Practices In Medicare Compliance GoldenCare Agent Marketing Guide Best Practices In Medicare Advertising   Industry Updates:
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), and True Freedom.