There are a lot of advantages to owning a traditional long-term care policy. It helps people remain in their homes as long as possible, ensures parents won’t have to rely on their kids to take care of them, and provides protection for a retirement nest egg. But there’s another important advantage…the potential to save on federal and state income taxes. The LTCi tax advantages flyers are now updated with the 2021 eligible deduction amounts. Download the flyers now: Agent Tax Guide Tax Advantages for Individuals Tax Advantages for Business Owners Updated LTCi 2021 Tax Advantages Flyers #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Unbeatable Incentives for Writing MoO Med Supps!
Med Supp apps must be submitted 1/1/2021 — 3/31/2021 and issue by 4/15/2021 For Agent Use Only. Not For Public Distribution. Issued applications must be underwritten and specific to Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates. Applications must be submitted Jan 1 – March 31, 2021 and issue by April 15, 2021. Apps issued in Washington are excluded. Split compensation applications count as half. Excludes guaranteed issue and underage 65 business. Special agent awards (licensed-only agent) are awarded to the agency. Integrity Marketing Group (INTEGRITY) has the the exclusive right to change the qualifications and/or rules for this program at
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Understanding your Exposure with Telephone Solicitations
Telephone solicitations are an important aspect of insurance marketing. Unfortunately, this has become a high-risk endeavor. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, better known as the TCPA, was enacted to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls and faxes. It imposes liability in the form of regulatory fines and incentivizes private plaintiffs to pursue claims with statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per call, with no limit. Attorneys’ fees for defending TCPA actions can easily reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and multi-million dollar settlements are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Agents and brokers are expected, and contractually required, to act
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Errors and Omissions Insurance Reminders
Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) require Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $1 million (per claim) prior to selling the following insurance products: • AccumUL Answers • Term Life Answers • Income Advantage IUL • Life Protection Advantage IUL • Bonus Flexible Annuity • Ultra Secure Plus • Income Access • Ultra-Income product • Critical Illness (aka Critical Advantage) • Disability • Long-Term Care • Prescription Drug Plans As a GoldenCare producer, you have the ability to get this valuable coverage at a discount! Check out our Errors and Omissions and
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Foreign National Questionnaire Now on iPipeline e-Apps
You are no longer required to submit a paper application if your client is a non-US citizen. The required Foreign National Questionnaire is now built into our iPipeline e-App for most products! Here’s what you need to know: Available on iPipeline e-App’s for: Indexed Universal Life Express (IULE) Term Life Express (TLE) Guaranteed Universal Life Express (GULE) Term Life Answers (TLA) AccumUL Answers Income Advantage IUL Life Protection Advantage IUL Who does this affect: Clients who are non-US citizens Make sure your client has the following ready in order to complete the Foreign National Questions: Visa Permanent Resident Card If
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Save Time and Use an e-Application
The Critical Advantage℠ Portfolio e-Application is easily accessible on Sales Professional Access (SPA) under the Electronic Applications link. Take advantage of this convenient and fast way to submit your applications for Critical Illness, Cancer and Heart Attack and Stroke products. Reasons to Use the e-Application Allows you to quote a premium and complete an application at the same time You’re always using correct forms and your applications are completed in good order Provides a paperless “green” experience Simple e-signature process Auto-save functionality A dashboard shows all applications in process Saves time- assures application is in good order at the time
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High Deductible Health Insurance
If you’re like many other Americans, you chose a high deductible health care plan to keep premiums affordable. When you’re loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, there can be a costs beyond what traditional health insurance covers. When high deductibles wreak havoc on your wallet, our Critical Advantage Portfolio will help pay for out of pocket expenses like: Treatment Travel Child Care Groceries Start selling today! If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. High Deductible Health Insurance #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies
Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments effective March 1, 2021. Amplifon Hearing Aid Discount Change Hearing aid discount offer will expire on January 31, 2021. 4th Quarter Mutual Matters Publication is Available on SPA The 4th Quarter version of Mutual Matters is now available on SPA. 2021 Med Supp Broker Bonus Program Make some extra cash, when you write Medicare supplement policies, through our Broker Bonus program. Upcoming Rate Adjustment View upcoming rate adjustment for Nevada, effective April 1, 2021. Dental: Dental Rate Reduction in Washington Washington has approved a rate reduction
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Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies
Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for Florida Supplement and Select, effective February 1, 2021. Do Your Medicare Clients Have Cancer or Heart Attack and Stroke Coverage? As the nation ages, the chances of people suffering from cancer or heart disease increases. Learn how you can help your clients fill the gap between coverage and out-of-pocket expenses. Dental: Spotlight on Dental-The Need Review the many ways Dental insurance can benefit your Medicare supplement clients. #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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New application for Critical Advantage in Virginia
Effective, December 24th, 2020 the following changes will be made to the Critical Advantage application underwriting questions. With these changes, clients who previously were ineligible for coverage, may now qualify. Changes to the application: Cancer application Changed the cancer look-back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Only 3 health questions Heart attack and stroke application Changed the heart attack and stroke look back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Enhanced diabetes question Critical Illness application Changed the cancer look back
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