Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies

Check out our Informational Presentations Looking for some additional information regarding our Medicare Supplement product line? We now have short informational presentations on a variety of topics including product basics, taking applications, marketing, rewards and support. High Deductible Plan F and Plan N Effective Nov. 12, 2016, we’re expanding our product portfolio to include both these Plans in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, and Vermont. Upcoming Rate Adjustments Please review information on upcoming rate adjustments in FL and MO. •  2010 Modernized Rate Adjustment – FL •  Plan N Rate Adjustment – FL •  1990 Standardized Rate Adjustment – FL and MO
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Categories: Medicare Supp./Adv. and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Correction: Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Rate Changes

Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company will be implementing Medicare Supplement insurance premium rate changes for new sales and inforce policies in New Hampshire and Oregon. State Plan Adjusted Percentage Upload Date New Rate Effective Date New Hampshire A, F G N 0% unchanged 5% decrease 18% decrease 11/9/2016 1/1/2017 Oregon A, F, G, N 4.6% increase 11/16/2016 2/1/2017           Three Scenarios to consider Applications submitted and placed prior to new rate upload date with any future effective date will receive the current rates for the first year and then will receive the rate change at the
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Categories: Medicare Supp./Adv. and Transamerica.

GoldenCare Newsletter | November 7, 2016 Edition

In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: In case you missed it:  we have kicked off training on Minnesota Life/Securian’s CareShield and demonstrations on their E-App and Software.    This new product provides both a simplified option for guaranteed premium life insurance protection and a solution for your clients’ future care needs. Also, take advantage of the launch promo and earn: A $300 Visa® gift card for 2 paid CareShield applications, OR A $500 Visa® gift card for 3 paid CareShield applications We have added CareShield to our 3-in-1 Promotion!  Get your apps in cash and a chance at the big
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Categories: Genworth, GoldenCare News, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Bank Draft Authorization Form and Procedures

The Bank Draft Authorization Forms and procedures for completing the forms are critical steps in getting cases quickly and accurately drafted, credited for payment and issued. Some of the key points of this process are listed below. Bank Draft Authorization Forms The Bank Draft Authorization forms can be found in Forms Depot and are also included in the application packets. Bank Draft Authorization Form Number: AGLC108493—2015 Rev0516 At issue, if the bank draft form has been received and there are no other outstanding requirements, the initial premium will be drafted automatically if the following conditions are met: The premium amount
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Categories: Medicare Supp./Adv..

End of Year Pay Schedule

The holidays are quickly approaching, find out end of year pay schedule below for all of the important end-of-year dates. Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha, Companion Life Insurance Company, and United World) will be closed on the following days: Monday, December 26, 2016 for the Christmas Holiday Monday, January 2, 2017 for the New Year’s Day Holiday The last pay cutoff in 2016 is December 27 for Life and December 23 for Health. This is the last pay cycle to be paid in 2016. Weekly and holiday pay schedules are available on SPA – Go to
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Categories: Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Omaha’s Field Assistance Center Can Help

We’re very excited to be in the midst of our busiest time for Med supp new business. All of our business areas are ready to go – especially our Underwriting area. As application volume spikes significantly, including with our e-Application tool, there may be times in which your office and/or agents are having technical difficulties with our technologies (i.e. logging in to SPA, quotes, e-Apps, case status, etc.). If you find this to be the situation, we ask that you please call our Field Assistance Center (FAC). They are open 24/7 – including weekends. Calling them is the fastest way
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Categories: Medicare Supp./Adv. and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | October 10, 2016 Edition

In this Edition This edition is jam packed with the latest announcements and news from all the Top Carriers! From GoldenCare:  Our full list of complimentary agent training events, attend a session on one of our popular topics. Our 3-in-1 Fourth Quarter Promotion has begun!   It’s the race to the finish line.   October 1st through December 31st.   See the newsletter for terms and conditions and get your Mutual of Omaha LTCi apps in for cash and a chance to win the grand prize – a 3 year lease on a brand new Ford Mustang! Our Guest Article is
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Categories: Genworth, GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | September 26, 2016 Edition

In this Edition From GoldenCare:   Our full list of complimentary agent training events, attend a session on one of our popular topics. Our 3-in-1 Third Quarter Promotion ends this Friday!   See the newsletter for terms and conditions and get your Mutual of Omaha LTCi apps in for cash and a chance to win the grand prize – a 3 year lease on a brand new Ford Mustang! Our Guest Article is “5 insider tips for finding affordable long-term care insurance,” by Barbara Marquand, USA Today.  Enjoy!   From Mutual of Omaha: Attention Minnesota agents – MoO’s NEW Cancer, Heart Attack
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Categories: Genworth, GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Good News! | Summer 2016 GoldenCare Gazette

Our Summer 2016 GoldenCare Gazette Is Now Available! Are You Getting Your GoldenCare Advantages? Whether you’re a brand new agent, an existing agent looking for a new product or sales idea, or a seasoned pro – GoldenCare has something that can help you grow your business and increase your income. So what makes us different? This Gazette will highlight some of the tools, programs and services we offer, which put us among the top MGAs chosen by agents. Details on our 3-in-1 Promotion are also included. But don’t forget: The Third Quarter for this Promotion ends 9/30/2016! You should be
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Categories: Genworth, GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).