Care Solutions News

Product News Annuity Care and Annuity Care II updates launching Nov. 21 We’re making updates to the Continuation of Benefits options on our Annuity Care and Annuity Care II products starting Nov. 21. Review the key details, including transition rules, states where changes apply and more. Attention California producers: Regulatory requirement impacting Asset-Care IV effective Oct. 24 Due to a change in calculation requirements under the non-forfeiture regulations, there will be a small impact to values illustrated prior to Oct. 24 and how the policy is issued for Asset-Care IV only. The result will be a slight increase in surrender
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

Transfer Guidelines Update

Mutual of Omaha has recently updated the Transfer Guidelines so all transfer requests relating to Simplified Issue products follow the same process. You can find both the Transfer Guidelines and the Transfer Request Form on Sales Professional Access (SPA), or click the links below:   > Transfer Guidelines   > Transfer Request Form   If you have questions, please contact your Sales Director or Account Executive.   Transfer Guidelines Update   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Sales Support Has New Hours

Our Sales Support Unit can assist you with product questions, run illustrations, order marketing materials and more! Below you will find their contact number and NEW operating hours. Sales Support Phone: (800) 693-6083 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. (CT)   Sales Support Has New Hours   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustment- KY and NM Review upcoming rate adjustment for the states of Kentucky and New Mexico. Sales Support Assistance During AEP Our Sales Support Team is here to assist you in climbing to the top, during the Annual Enrollment Period.   Dental: Dental Rate Adjustment and Multi-Policy Discount Effective 11/1/20 our dental products in DE, FL, KS and VT will have a 10% rate reduction on our DNT5 product and 15% multi-policy discount when either DNT2 or DNT5 is written with our Med supp policy! Just one more reason to smile!   Dental Insurance Product Release-Virginia
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated Consumer Highlights Flyer

Who is Thrivent? New Thrivent Highlights Piece A new consumer-approved flyer is now available showing Thrivent’s financial strength, legacy of generosity and ratings. Featuring revised 2020 data on: Assets under management and total surplus Millions of volunteer hours, and funds raised by Thrivent, clients and supporters Fortune 500 ranking and AM Best Rating Download Now     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

AG 49-A illustration changes effective November 21, 2020

Illustration Regulation AG 49-A The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has made enhancements to Actuarial Guideline 49 (now referred to as AG 49-A). All carriers are required to comply with these new indexed universal life (IUL) illustration regulations by December 14, 2020. The following are Securian Financial’s transition details and deadlines: Products impacted: Eclipse Accumulator IUL Eclipse Protector II IUL Eclipse Survivor II IUL Eclipse IUL-NY Important dates: Friday, November 20, 2020 — Illustrations based on the old AG 49 guidelines will no longer be available after this date. Saturday, November 21, 2020 noon – Central Time — Updated,
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Mutual of Omaha Medicare Advantage Plans

From the Desk of Tess Grace I am writing today with important information about Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare Advantage Plans. Mutual of Omaha has made the difficult decision to leave the Medicare Advantage market. We will not offer our CareAdvantage Medicare Advantage plans for the 2021 plan year. Our current plans will end on Dec. 31, 2020. Mutual of Omaha is notifying all current plan members and providing detailed information regarding Medicare options and deadlines. As the Medicare Open Enrollment period approaches, please know that Mutual of Omaha remains committed to the senior health market. We continue to offer excellent
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

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).

Humana Achieve Q4 Medicare Supplement Agent Incentive

Producers can earn up to $300 per issued Humana Achieve Medicare Supplement policy depending on the underwritten mix with the Humana Achieve Underwritten Business Bonus. Pays on all policies on the following payout schedule 40%-49% Underwritten ⇒ $50 per issued policy 50%-59% Underwritten ⇒ $100 per issued policy 60%-69% Underwritten ⇒ $200 per issued policy 70% + Underwritten ⇒ $300 per issued policy   Qualify with just three approved applications — regardless of underwriting class. Valid October, November and December 2020.   Humana Achieve Q4 Medicare Supplement Agent Incentive     #goldencareagent #medicare #aep
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Humana, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Start Using the LTC e-Application Today!

Time is money. Save both by completing and submitting long-term care insurance applications online. The e-App is fast and convenient. Best of all, it ensures everything is complete in its entirety before the application is submitted. That helps to eliminate unnecessary delays so policies can be issued quickly. Still haven’t tried it? Here are the tools to get you started: > LTC e-App Quick Start Guide > LTC e-App Training Video > LTC e-App FAQ Try the e-App on your next sale and you may never go back to paper. To access the LTC e-App now, click here (login required).
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).