Long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $13.25 Billion in 2022 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Claim benefit payouts for policyholders with traditional long-term care insurance coverage grew from $12.3 Billion in 2021,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. “The increase in benefit payouts is expected as policyholders age and start to require care.” For calendar-year 2018 the Association reported that long-term care insurers paid out $10.3 Billion. According to Slome, the amount reported represents claims for those owning traditional or health-based long-term care insurance. “Data for linked-benefit policies is harder to calculate because there
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Long-Term Care Awareness Month Has Come to an End
Long-Term Care is a Year-Round Concern November has come to an end, but that does not mean the need for Long-Term Care insurance disappears. While it is a great month to emphasize the topic, the conversation should be addressed throughout the entire year. Mutual of Omaha has the solutions needed to address these scenarios with our comprehensive LTC product portfolio. Be sure to use our Sales and Marketing Process Brochure as a year-round resource to help facilitate these critical conversations. We sincerely thank you for your efforts this month. #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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In case you missed it, take this opportunity to listen to our LTC claims webinar featured Deborah Giroux, our Director of Claims and Corri Campbell the LTC National Sales Director, to hear how we are continuing to deliver on the promises sold to our LTC policyholders. The discussion topics ranged from: What our Claims Department is experiencing at this time Process improvements Mutual of Omaha claims statistics Listen Now → Listen to Our Recent LTC Claims Webinar #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Managing Expectations When Clients Go on Claim
Your Phone is Going to Ring When the need for long-term care services arises, the producer often is the first person contacted. That’s why it’s important for you to understand your role in the LTCi claims process so you can help manage your clients’ expectations. If you become aware of a potential claim, notify the claims department as soon as possible. And be prepared to provide the following information: Insured’s name Phone number Mailing address Email address Policy number Insured’s representative/power of attorney Type of claim (i.e., home health care, assisted living, nursing home) Want to learn what happens next?
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Managing Expectations When Clients Go on Claim
Your Phone is Going to Ring When the need for long-term care services arises, the producer often is the first person contacted. That’s why it’s important for you to understand your role in the LTCi claims process so you can help manage your clients’ expectations. If you become aware of a potential claim, notify the claims department as soon as possible. And be prepared to provide the following information: Insured’s name Phone number Mailing address Email address Policy number Insured’s representative/power of attorney Type of claim (i.e., home health care, assisted living, nursing home) Want to learn what happens next?
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2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claim Payments Rise
The nation’s long-term care insurers paid out $11.6 Billion in 2020, an increase over prior years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Every year benefit payouts grow to individuals needing care and purchased long-term care insurance for that very real risk,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. ”The $11.6 billion paid in 2020 represents an increase of $600 million over the total 2019 claim benefits paid and a significant increase from the $8.65 billion paid out five years earlier in 2016.” The amount reported represents claims for those owning traditional or health-based long-term care insurance. The Association
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Managing Expectations When Clients Go on Claim
Your Phone is Going to Ring When the need for long-term care services arises, the producer often is the first person contacted. That’s why it’s important for you to understand your role in the LTCi claims process so you can help manage your clients’ expectations. If you become aware of a potential claim, notify the claims department as soon as possible. And be prepared to provide the following information: Insured’s name Phone number Mailing address Email address Policy number Insured’s representative/power of attorney Type of claim (i.e., home health care, assisted living, nursing home) Want to learn what happens next?
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