New Medicare Card Project – Important Updates

IN THIS ISSUE       New Medicare Card Project – Important Updates We’ve started mailing newly-designed Medicare cards with the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), or Medicare Number. People enrolling in Medicare for the first time will be among the first to get the new cards, no matter where they live. Current Medicare beneficiaries will get their new cards on a rolling basis over the coming months. We’ll continue to accept the Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) through the transition period. During our planning, we’ve continuously adjusted and improved our mailing strategy to make sure we’re: Mailing the new
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Categories: Industry News and Medicare Supp./Adv..

The Best of Wealth + Health at Your Fingertips

At Transamerica, our commitment to service doesn’t end with just one conversation. We’re dedicated to bringing you the tools and resources to help your clients live better today and worry less about tomorrow. In this final edition of Changing the Conversation  you’ll find: A link to the Wealth + Health sales toolkit website Our financial professional-facing website, New Age of Advice, for continued business-building A must-read article about remembering to take care of yourself along with your clients As you engage with clients, remember that wealth + health comes down to balance. After all, what good is one without the
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Transamerica.

Medicare Supplement News – Omaha Family of Companies

Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments in ID, GA, ID, LA, MD, MO, MS, ND, OK, OH, OR, SD TN, TX, UT, WV, and WY: •  2010 Modernized Rate Adjustment – ID, LA, and MD •  2010 Modernized In Force Only – OH, OR, SD, TN, TX and UT •  1990 Standardized Rate Adjustment – GA, ID, LA, MD, ND, OK, OH, TN, TX, WV, and WY •  Plan N Rate Adjustment – MO, and MS   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Manhattan Life – Revised Applications 2018

This is to notify you that Manhattan Life Insurance Company (MLIC) has updated applications for the following states: AR, AZ, IA, IN, MO, MO, NC, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, UT, VA, WI, WV, CO, and KY. At the current time, Manhattan Life does NOT have a cutoff date for accepting old applications. The new applications can be found on https://my.aimc.net under the “form download” tab or by calling AIMC Marketing department at 866-708-6194. New supplies can be ordered online or via a Marketing professional. Big changes made on the new Manhattan application. Manhattan will now consider an individual with
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Categories: Manhattan Life and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Help Build Your Business with Wealth + Health

HELP DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS Client satisfaction and the success of your business often go hand in hand. Incorporating health goals into your clients’ financial strategy can help build trust and loyalty. Set yourself apart from the competition by providing a holistic view of your clients’ well-being. This week in Changing the Conversation,  you’ll find: The top 5 ways wealth + health can improve your business Ideas for hosting events that will get clients talking 12 financial steps your clients can make now Put these resources to work and demonstrate your value to clients. BUILD THE FUTURE   Help Build Your
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Transamerica.

Transamerica Final Expense New Business Phone Lines

The Final Expense New Business phone lines will be closed each Wednesday from 3/14/18 until 4/11/18 from noon to close central time. We will be focusing our staff on processing and placing policies. If you have an immediate need, please email Transamerica at FinalExpenseNewBus@Transamerica.com.   Transamerica Final Expense New Business Phone Lines   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Transamerica.

New Medicare Supplement Plan – KY

Effective March 30, 2018, you may begin selling our new competitively priced Medicare supplement in Kentucky underwritten by United World Life Insurance Company, an affiliate of Mutual of Omaha. Besides the new low rates on our popular Plans F and G, we offer: Plans High Deductible F and Plan N A 12% household discount Anniversary rating e-App Processing Application for the United World product will be available on e-App effective 03/30/18. Upon its availability the Med supp e-App for the Omaha Insurance Company product will no longer be available. (Click for more information) Appointments If you are not appointed, please
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Broker Bonus Program

You can make even more bucks on your Medicare supplement and SELECT underwritten business through our 2nd and 3rd quarter Broker Bonus Program. Here are the nuts and bolts: Qualification Period: Bonus Program period is from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Eligible states: Payment will be made on qualified applications in the following states: Alabama Iowa* New Jersey South Dakota Arizona Kentucky* New Mexico Tennessee Colorado* Maryland* North Carolina Texas Florida Mississippi Ohio Utah Georgia Nebraska* Oklahoma Virginia Illinois Nevada Pennsylvania West Virginia* Indiana New Hampshire South Carolina Wisconsin         * 6 new states added
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Ohio Severe Storms – Disaster Notification

Area(s) affected: Ohio Counties: Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Clermont, Columbiana, Gallia, Hamilton, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Muskingum, Scioto and Washington. Start date: February 19, 2018 End date: May 24, 2018 Mutual of Omaha is in the process of identifying customers affected by this event. A special note will be added to these policies in the near future. The grace period will be extended by an additional 30 days on affected policies as well as a message being added to our eService tool. We will exercise leniency in dealing with our customers that have been affected and allow exceptions
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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).

GTL: Medicare Supplement Now Available in Alabama

GTL’s Medicare Supplement Insurance Now Available In Alabama! •   Competitive rates •   Paper only – e-App coming soon! •   Over 40 years in the market! •   Household discount •   3-4 day underwriting time •   Long-tenured, friendly staff     ORDER SUPPLIES   GTL Medicare Supplement Insurance applicants can now submit an application up to 6 months in advance of a selected effective date!   Medicare Supplement is currently available in: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..