2024 Medicare Copay/Deductibles

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2024 Medicare Premiums and Copay/Deductibles. Medicare Part B Premium The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will be $174.70 in 2024, compared to $164.90 in 2023. Note: The income-related Part B premiums for 2024 will vary depending on the extent to which an individual beneficiary’s income exceeds $103,000 (or a married couple’s income exceeds $206,000). 2024 Income Level-File Individual 2024 Income Level-File Joint 2024 Part B Premium Less than or equal to $103,000 Less than or equal to $206,000 $174.90 Greater than $103,000 and less than or equal to
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

South Carolina Rate Adjustment Filing Notification Letter

Mutual of Omaha has filed for rate increases in the state of South Carolina. Although approval is pending, South Carolina requires carriers to notify policyholders of the rate adjustment request via letter. Within the notification letter, the insured was informed of the following: The average proposed rate adjustment The advanced notification requirements (60, 75, or 90 days) The rate increase notification expectations Bureau of Insurance contact information We are continuing to work with the states on the actual rate increase filings and will communicate approved amounts as well as implementation dates when that information is available.   If you have
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicaid vs. Long-Term Care Insurance

Help your clients understand the differences of between Medicare and Medicaid vs. Long-Term Care Insurance. Medicare and Medicaid are programs that help to improve/correct specific medical or health problems, however, where they fall short is they don’t help with day-to-day activities of daily living. This is where having the right long-term care policy in place can benefit your clients. Long-term care insurance has several key factors to help your clients stay ahead and plan for the future by: Protecting a lifestyle Offering comprehensive coverage Having flexible benefits Tax advantages Let’s take a closer look at the options provided to your
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | October 23, 2023

  Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter,  October 23, 2023 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: 2023 Update: LTC CEO Complete Sales Toolkit v13.0 Now Available     Guest Article: “Medicaid should only be ‘safety net’ for LTC needs, expert says,” by Kathleen Steele Gaivin, McKnight’s Senior Living   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
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Manhattan Life, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, OmniFlex, Short-Term Care, Thrivent, and True Freedom.

2023 Update: LTC CEO Complete Sales Toolkit v13.0 Now Available

2023 Update: LTC CEO Complete Sales Toolkit v13.0 Now Available IT’S FINALLY HERE! The latest version of our LTC CEO Office, Home and Internet Selling Tools software is now available! With the immense shift seen in the extended care market over the past year – there was a lot to update! Version 13.0 includes the very latest 2023 resources, updated calculators, sales tools and more. Plus, the tool has received a bit of a facelift too!   Click Here for Details and to Get Your Copy!
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), and Uncategorized.

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective January 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective January 1, 2024: Georgia & Alabama Policy Forms Impacted 2024 Non-Lifetime Benefit Period Increase 2024 Lifetime Benefit Period Increase LT50 13.1% 15.0% NH50 13.1% 15.0% HCA 13.1% 15.0% LTA 13.1% 15.0% NHA 13.1% 15.0%   Indiana Policy Forms Impacted 2024 Non-Lifetime Benefit Period Increase 2024 Lifetime Benefit Period Increase LT50 10.0% 22.0% NH50 10.0% 22.0% HCA 10.0% 22.0% LTA 10.0% 22.0%
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Commitment to Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance

Although non-conventional funding choices might be suitable for certain individuals, we maintain that a conventional Long-Term Care Insurance policy continues to be the optimal solution for numerous clients. Let’s take a look at some of the distinguishing features that set our products apart from the competition.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Commitment to Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Extras Your Clients Want Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement policyholders receive several value-added benefits with their policy.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Easily Submit Business Using Our e-App Storefront The storefront is specifically designed to support our Medicare supplement, dental and prescription drug plan producers-submitting applications is so easy!   Open Enrollment vs. Guaranteed Issue Do you know the appropriate scenario to help guide you on how to best talk to your client about their Medicare supplement policy?   Dental:
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Things to Know Before Completing the Application

Evaluating an application for long-term care insurance involves considering various factors, such as your client’s medical history, current health, medications, and daily activities. When completing the application with your client, make sure you understand their current health, if they have an upcoming medical appointment or procedure or if they have ever been diagnosed with a chronic condition. Use this flyer to help you and your client understand some of the things our underwriting team will evaluate on your application submission that might affect your client’s eligibility..   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC Rate Adjustments on SPA

Good news! We have enhanced the long-term care rate adjustment page on Sales Professional Access (SPA). These enhancements improve the user experience on the SPA page giving you quicker and easier access to the state rate adjustments. Take a look at the new feature enhancement to learn more.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   LTC Rate Adjustments on SPA   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).