Digital 1099s are now on GTLink

In order to help serve you better, we have introduced an electronic version for available 2020 1099s for individual agents. If you’ve received a 2020 1099 from GTL and you are looking for a digital copy, it is simple to access! Please log into the e-App or Agent Portal. Click on the Access GTLink button on the home screen. Click on Commissions on the GTLink home screen or the top right navigation. In your Agent Summary section, you will see a link to your 2020 1099 as highlighted in the example below. Thank you for placing your trust in GTL!
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Categories: Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.

e-Application Training Video

The MutualCare® Solutions LTC e-App allows you to complete and submit your long-term care applications online. Whether you regularly submit long-term care business with us or you’re an occasional producer, you’ll like this process. Chances are you won’t go back to paper. Ready to give it a try? We have a training video to get you started.   e-Application Training Video   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC New Business Rate Refresh and Benefit Changes for Additional States

As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Mutual of Omaha has a responsibility to our policyholders and distribution partners to ensure our pricing strategy and product offerings are in line with industry trends, internal claims data and the economic environment. Last year, Mutual of Omaha began implementing new rates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare Solutions Portfolio in approved states. Effective March 1, 2021, we will be implementing these changes in four additional states. Impacted States Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana and Vermont Rate Adjustments Premium adjustments may vary by age, sex and benefit selection. You may view the new rates
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LAUNCH your 2021 Thrivent LTCi Sales!

Thrivent LTCi incentive through 3/31/21 GoldenCare is now offering a producer incentive for business submitted in the first quarter and in-force by 5/31/2021. For Thrivent long term care insurance applications submitted between 1/1/2021 and 3/31/2021 and in-force by 5/31/2021 RULES: For each Thrivent LTCI application submitted during this incentive, you will earn an extra $150 per life (if policy in-force and paid by 5/31/21). There is no cap to this incentive. Incentive will be paid in June 2021, as an additional compensation and 1099 income. This is not a carrier-sponsored incentive. It is promoted independently by GoldenCare. Questions? Contact GoldenCare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Helpful How-To Videos for GTL’s e-App

Need help walking through the e-App quoting and application process? Need an overview on the new GTLink or supply ordering? See below for new how-to videos! Are you using the GTL e-App this AEP? Our e-App is your digital assistant for all that you need to sell GTL this AEP! If you need help walking through how to use the e-App or Agent Portal, tap the “Agent Help” button on the login screen. By clicking on the button you will have access to every step-by-step video that addresses the most common questions agents have regarding the e-App.      
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Categories: Critical Illness, Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Short-Term Care.

EssentialLTC E-Application Coming Soon In Florida

E-Application to be available in Florida Effective January 22 We are pleased to announce the availability of E-APP for EssentialLTC Florida applicants effective January 22, 2021. The E-APP process allows the agent to submit EssentialLTC applications electronically after logging into the Agent Resource Center, as well as to obtain both applicant and agent signatures electronically. With this implementation, the E-APP process can now be utilized in all states where EssentialLTC is available. Please see the EssentialLTC State Variation for additional information relating to State Variations, noting that this will be revised on January 22, 2022 to reflect this change. E-APP
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Lumico’s benefits are clear. So are the rewards

∞ NO LIMIT TO HOW MUCH YOU EARN $150 PER UNDERWRITTEN MED SUPP $50 PER NON-UNDERWRITTEN MED SUPP   Qualify with just three applications in a month. Valid January, February and March.   Lumico’s benefits are clear. So are the rewards (Q1 2021)   Lumico — Insurance Made Clear.   #goldencareagent #lumico
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Categories: Industry News, Lumico, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Thrivent LTC: Enhancements to e-App

Thrivent e-App Enhancements Thrivent has updated their e-App to reflect changes to the Illustration software, revisions to forms, and to simplify data input. These updates include: Agent ID is now required to submit an e-App: An application can no longer proceed without a Thrivent producer code. Personal Worksheet: Premium amount from the illustration auto input to the Personal Worksheet (Form 27156). Updated HIPAA form Couples Discount: Simplified interface (removal of dropdown) + Shared Care Rider now changes when updated in illustration Membership Application: The “Church Name” field is optional New Thrivent brand featured on Printed Output / PDF of applications
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

LTC Rate Refresh Transition Rule Best Practices

Recently, you should have received our communication outlining the transition rules, implementation dates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio for the states of Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. I want to reinforce how important it is to take note of our transition rules as they were outlined: Old applications signed after October 31, 2020, will not be accepted Old applications signed by October 31st but received by Mutual of Omaha after November 13, 2020 will not be accepted In both scenarios, new applications would be required, and new rates and benefits options would apply. No exceptions
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Lumico’s Q4 incentives just got even better

∞ NO LIMIT TO HOW MUCH YOU EARN $150 PER UNDERWRITTEN MED SUPP $50 PER NON-UNDERWRITTEN MED SUPP   Qualify with just three applications in a month. Valid October, November and December.   Lumico’s Q4 incentives just got even better   Lumico — Insurance Made Clear.   #goldencareagent #lumico
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Categories: Industry News, Lumico, and Medicare Supp./Adv..