Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Modernized Rate Adjustment Please view the upcoming Modernized rate adjustment in Illinois.   Dental Insurance Product Release in North Carolina Effective 2/1/19 you may begin selling our Mutual Dental PreferredSM and Mutual Dental ProtectionSM insurance policies with an optional vision care rider underwritten by Mutual of Omaha in North Carolina.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Over 100 Years of Promises Kept

Way back in 1909, Mutual of Omaha sold its first Disability Income Insurance policy. Since then, we have continued to keep our promises to our customers. In 2017, we have paid out more than $38 million in DI claims. That’s an average of $3.22 million per month. Mutual of Omaha remains a leader in the DI marketplace providing coverage to nearly 63,000 individuals. To learn more about our ability to pay claims, click here. If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Over 100 Years of Promises Kept
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Disaster Relief Notification: Federal Government Shutdown

Mutual of Omaha is committed to working with your customers amidst the government shutdown. Grace periods for affected customers are being extended for an additional 30 days, and all requests are being handled on a rush basis. If you have any questions regarding this or any other Mutual of Omaha service, please reach out to our customer service team at 800-775-6000.   Disaster Relief Notification: Federal Government Shutdown   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Introducing a New Producer Call Flow Using the Amazon Connect Phone System

In last week’s article, Enhancements to the New Amazon Connect Phone System, we announced an enhancement was underway that would give producers a more direct route to customer service. This new producer call flow has been implemented. Your path through the phone system now consists of only two questions. In the new experience, all callers will all be asked the same first question: ‘Please tell us if you are a policyowner, a provider, or a producer.’ You will answer with ‘Producer’. You will then be asked ‘What type of policy are you calling about?” From there, you will be routed
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

MutualCare® Solutions Cash and Reimbursement Benefits

MutualCare® Solutions policies give your clients two options on receiving long-term care benefits – cash and reimbursement. Cash Benefit The cash benefit can be used for any services that supports the plan of care. Plus, there is no elimination period to meet before receiving the cash. Reimbursement Benefit After the elimination period is met, the reimbursement benefit allows your client to access covered long-term care services, reimbursed up to the selected amount each month. Best of all, your clients have the flexibility to switch between the cash or reimbursement benefit at any time. For more details on the MutualCare® Solutions
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Why sell PIP? Good Reasons to Offer this Off-the-Job Coverage

Your clients may feel like they spend most of their life at work. But the truth is most of their time is spent away from work. Priority Income Protection® covers any disability that occurs off the job and not caused by or related to any employment. Off-the-job coverage means your clients are covered for injuries resulting from shoveling snow, playing with kids or riding a bike. And, since it’s off the job coverage, there are no occupation class restrictions. To check out more benefits of Priority Income Protection®, click here.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Improvements to Fully-Underwritten Underwriting Requirements

We have recently improved our underwriting requirements, making it even easier for your clients to get the coverage they need. Effective January 1, 2019: We removed the NT-Pro BNP and EKG requirements for certain ages and face amounts. We are no longer requiring MD exams. Clients who previously needed to complete an MD exam will now only need a Paramed exam. Our Life Underwriting Guidelines booklet and LTC Rider Information and Underwriting Guide have been updated with the new requirements. These new guides can be ordered through your normal supply channels. We appreciate your business and are committed to providing
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

SPECIAL! You’re Invited, The Unique Tax Advantages of Traditional LTCi

  Tax Season is in full swing. Don’t forget to mention potential tax advantages to your LTCi clients!   Join us as Mutual of Omaha’s Advanced Markets Specialist, Tom Fridrich, discusses the tax-saving potential of a traditional LTCi policy. Learn how you can help individuals and business owners reduce their tax bill while planning for their future long-term care needs. Thurs, Feb 7, 2019 11:00 AM  to  11:45 AM CST Reserve Your Seat Now For This Special Training!   If you have questions or need additional information, please call us at 1-800-842-7799.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Brokerage Health Sales Monthly Webinars

Stay in touch with your Mutual of Omaha Brokerage Health sales team in 2019 through a series of Medicare Solutions monthly webinars. You’ll learn how we can help in building your Medicare business. Each month, we’ll tackle a new topic surrounding our portfolio of products – Medicare supplement, dental and prescription drugs plans. You’ll learn about new developments, get tips from Mutual of Omaha’s experts and have an opportunity to submit your own questions. The first webinar – A Rewarding Year Ahead – is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 at 10:30 am CST. Tune in to meet your Mutual brokerage
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Wisconsin 2019 Buyers Guide Available

The 2019 Wisconsin Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare,  (Form Number 337129) is now available to order. Click on the form number above to view; you may save and print as needed. All materials are available to view/download immediately from Sales Professional Access (SPA- www.mutualofomaha.com/broker) in the Forms and Materials  section, and are also available to order through your normal channels. If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Wisconsin 2019 Buyers Guide Available   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).