Have you ever sat down with a client and heard, “What if I pay all those premiums but don’t use the benefits?” How do you overcome this question when talking with your clients? The return of premium rider is the perfect option. This flyer discusses the need for coverage and lays out a few return of premium options available to your client. Be sure to bring it up during your next conversation as a practical solution to whether your client should purchase a long-term care insurance policy! ICC – Flyer Non-ICC Flyer   If you have any questions, please contact
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Many people think that Medicare and Medicaid are synonymous with long-term care insurance. However, relying on either of these government-run programs will most likely leave your clients and prospects without the level of care they need or expect. Help your clients make informed decisions about their future health plans by knowing the advantages of a private LTCi policy over Medicare and Medicaid. Check out this sales idea flyer 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.   Understanding the Benefits of LTCi vs Medicare and Medicaid
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Our vendor, Illumifin, has notified the Mutual of Omaha team that they are currently experiencing delays in scheduling of Phone Health Interviews (PHI). Currently, they are experiencing significant application volumes, and the recent holidays — Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and the upcoming 4th of July — have further impacted interviewer availability. Illumifin is taking steps to address the delays and anticipate returning to normal operations by mid-July. However, at present, we are seeing interviews backed up by approximately three weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or
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The definition of what it means to be “middle market” is a moving target. It depends on where you live and which numbers are used at the top and the bottom of the scale. Generally speaking, middle market buyers fall into the $50k to $150k annual income per household category. They may not live paycheck to paycheck; however, may be reluctant to pay large annual premiums or lump sum payments. These middle market buyers need long-term care solutions that are affordable and manageable. Traditional LTCi is customizable to fit the needs of each individual based on their needs and financial
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Clients today have several needs when looking for a Long-Term Care Insurance policy. Having a carrier with the flexibility to offer a variety of optional benefits is important. Did you know an inflation protection rider increases policy benefits over time? An advantage of adding inflation protection to a long-term care policy is it allows the benefits to grow each year so by the time your client needs care they will have more money available to help cover expenses.   Take a deeper dive into how an inflation protection rider can benefit your clients.   If you have any questions, please
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Medication approved by the US FDA (Federal Drug Administration) to treat a specific medical condition but prescribed by your doctor to treat a different condition, is off-label use. This practice is legal and common, and it does impact underwriting. While there are many drugs that are prescribed off-label, several are encountered frequently in LTC Underwriting. Check out the condition-related marketing flyer, Off-Label Medication Use in LTC Underwriting to learn some of the most common medications and their impact on underwriting.   View the flyer here.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800)
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The MutualCare® Solutions Underwriting Guide has been updated. View the updated guide by clicking here, download from Sales Professional Access (SPA), or order through your normal ordering 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.   Updated MutualCare® Solutions Underwriting Guide   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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An updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide is available for download from Sales Professional Access (SPA). Updates include: Page 4 — Updated Policy Limit Duration and Maximum Monthly Benefit Increase Page 12 — Maximum Monthly Benefit Increase Page 13 — Updated Policy Limit Duration and Maximum Monthly Benefit Increase Page 21 — Maximum Monthly Benefit Increase Download the new version here or order through your normal ordering 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.   Updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Historically, the cost of long-term care services has increased approximately 5% per year—a trend that isn’t expected to end anytime soon. Clients may be concerned that a policy today may not have adequate funding to address their increased costs in the future, that’s why we offer an Inflation Protection rider on the MutualCare® Custom Solution policy. This allows clients to tailor a plan of coverage to meet their current budget requirements while adjusting for the future increased expenses of LTC services. Read the concept flyer to learn more.   Help Clients Plan for the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care Services
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Long-Term Care Awareness Month has come to an end but it’s important to keep the planning discussion going with your clients. Long-term care insurance is a critically important product and service Mutual of Omaha provides. When you help customers obtain and use long-term care insurance, you’re selling more than just a product – you’re making a difference. Continue to have the right conversations and thanks again for making LTCi a priority for your clients.   Thank You For A Successful Long-Term Care Awareness Month!   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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