EssentialLTC Underwriting Presentation Get the most out of your field underwriting with the Tips on NGL’s EssentialLTC underwriting process presentation! This presentation will help you spot any major roadblocks while field underwriting so you can give your clients the best possible outcome when it comes time to submit their application. It offers a high-level overview of the best practices, key points to remember, questions to ask every client and what materials are a must when field underwriting. Click the image above or click here to access the presentation today! Please note, the presentation is best viewed with a Chrome browser.
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NGL EssentialLTC – Important Washington State Announcement
Important Washington State Announcement The Washington Cares Fund has created widespread interest in private-pay LTC as a planning option. Since NGL is committed to the LTC marketplace, we took actions so we could continue to accept Washington State business. The influx of Washington State business we have received has continued to grow and has reached a point that is beyond our processing capacity. In the last three days, from Washington alone, we have received the equivalent of three months’ worth of submissions from the entire U.S. UPDATES Effective today, August 9, 2021, at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PST), we
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NGL EssentialLTC – Important Washington State Update
Important Washington State Update NGL is currently processing the influx of business created by the Washington State Cares Fund as efficiently as possible; however, due to the high volume of applications, it is recommended you submit Washington State applications on or before September 3, 2021. Applications submitted on or before this date will have a greater likelihood of being issued by November 1, 2021. We will continue to accept and process business from Washington State after September 3, 2021, but those applications are less likely to be issued before November 1, 2021. Updated Premium Minimum – Applications submitted for less
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NGL EssentialLTC Product Introduction Guide
EssentialLTC Product Introduction Guide If you know someone who is interested in selling EssentialLTC, the Product Introduction Guide is an excellent source of high-level information for prospective agents. The guide touches on several key points of what makes EssentialLTC a comprehensive LTC product and includes information on NGL, popular product features, popular riders and product details. See how EssentialLTC can help your clients by visiting the Agent Resource Center and downloading a copy under Reference Guides. Or download by clicking the image above. Lifetime Benefit Rider Video Shared Benefit Rider Video NGL EssentialLTC Product Introduction Guide
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NGL EssentialLTC Sales Guide
EssentialLTC Sales Guide With the EssentialLTC sales guide, you have the some of the most popular product features combined with case studies and product highlights all in one place. The guide gives a breakdown of when and how to recommend each product feature to your clients so you can meet their planning needs. The guide is available for download on the Agent Resource Center under Reference Guides or by clicking on the image above. Lifetime Benefit Rider Video Shared Benefit Rider Video #goldencareagent #ngl
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NGL EssentialLTC – WA Annual Premium Clarification
Washington Annual Premium Minimum As a reminder, there is a new annual premium minimum of $2,000 in effect for Washington state. To clarify what this means for different payment options, please see below for a breakdown of this minimum based on payment mode: $2,000 – Annual Premium $1,040 – Semi-Annual Premium $540 – Quarterly Premium $175 – Monthly Premium Please note, the minimum annual premium for a joint application is only $2,000 total, not $2,000 per applicant. These minimums are only applicable to Washington applications and are only in place through November 1, 2021. New Business NGL is processing the
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NGL EssentialLTC – New Washington state premium minimum
New Washington state premium minimum Due to the recent Washington Cares Fund, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is experiencing a very high volume of low premium LTCi new business applications from Washington, many of which are less than one-third NGL’s average LTCi premium per policy. NGL is taking steps to increase the likelihood applicants are purchasing LTCi protection for the long term. NGL is instituting a new premium minimum in Washington state only: Effective Wednesday, July 7, 2021, all WA applications must have a minimum annual premium of $2,000. The other previously announced benefit minimums will no longer in
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NGL Holiday Closure & EssentialLTC Videos
Offices Closed July 5 In recognition of Independence Day, NGL’s home office and the LTC administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 5. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 6. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable holiday! NGL EssentialLTC Videos If you’re looking for training videos for the EssentialLTC product, then we’ve got you covered. The Agent Resource Center (ARC) has videos covering key features of the product and the “how to” of our E-APP and underwriting process. Visit the ARC today to find these videos under the Sales & Marketing tab
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NGL EssentialLTC Washington State Cares Fund Reminder
Washington State Cares Fund Reminder As a reminder NGL has instituted new policy minimum benefits, underwriting requirements and administrative changes in Washington State only. To provide coverage similar to the benefits available through the Washington Cares Fund: The minimum Daily Benefit Amount available is $100. Applications with $50 – $90 Daily Benefit Amounts will not be accepted. The applicant must choose an inflation option. Applications with no inflation will not be accepted. Facility only applications will not be accepted. Underwriting: If an applicant in Washington has not been seen by a physician in the last 24 months, they will be
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NGL EssentialLTC Updates
Updated State Variation Listing The State Variation Listing has been updated on the Agent Resource Center. Make sure you check the listing from time to time to keep informed on NGL EssentialLTC’s availability. Click here to download the most recent version. LTC Social Media Infographics NGL EssentialLTC has downloadable social media infographics for you to use to increase the awareness of the need to plan for long term care. There are 14 separate posts that you can use on any social media platform. Each infographic contains statistics centered around why agents should consider LTCi to help protect their clients
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