Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better!

Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better! Zoom’s remote-control function for iPipeline eApp Thrivent will now allow the use of Zoom’s remote-control functionality for use with new business electronic applications. This enables a process similar to the applicant signing in person. Conditions of use Agent needs to be the host of the Zoom meeting. The meeting must be set up using Zoom default settings. (Passwords are now required if a user tries to enter a meeting using just the meeting ID instead of the meeting invite link. For scheduled meetings, it’s recommended to re-share the updated meeting invitation. Virtual waiting rooms
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

The Living Benefits of IUL Express

Indexed Universal Life Express (IUL Express) provides a host of benefits to your clients’ loved ones. The most important one is that their beneficiaries will receive a one-time death benefit in the amount your clients choose, ranging from $25,000 to $300,000.* This death benefit is paid directly to their beneficiaries to replace lost income and maintain their standard of living. In addition to the death benefit, IUL Express policies come with living benefits at no additional cost. The Accelerated Death Benefit Riders for terminal, chronic and critical illness**, may allow your clients to access a portion of the death benefit
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC e-Application Training Video

Producers who have used the LTC e-App agree it’s the easiest way to submit LTC applications. Some advantages to the e-App are: Offers the ability to view and/or print state filed forms at any time Reduces application scrubbing time You choose the method of signature collection  Or to view in a separate window, click here.   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   LTC e-Application Training Video   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium

LTCi Sales Ideas Using Inflation Protection to Reach a Desired Premium The Need The cost of everything from gas to groceries is certain to be higher down the road. The same is true for long-term care services. That’s an important reason to recommend your clients purchase a long-term care policy and that they include an inflation protection rider for an added measure of security. Today’s Reality At today’s prices, most people simply can’t afford to pay for long-term care services out of their own pockets. With the national average cost of a home health aide approaching $60,000 per year, a
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Protecting One’s Largest Investment

Unfortunately, many of your middle-income clients are more likely not prepared for a disruption in their pay – nearly 70 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings and more than one-third have no savings at all. Priority Income Protection® can be their safety net. By providing up to $4,000 in monthly disability income insurance benefits, it’s perfect for middle-income clients. And an easy quote e-application, the application process couldn’t be simpler. Have questions or need a quote? Visit mutualofomaha.com/pip.   Protecting One’s Largest Investment   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming Rate Adjustments.   2020 Med Supp Buyer’s Guide You may begin ordering the 2020 Med supp Buyer’s Guide on Monday, April 13.   Important Updates/News: Operating Business in the New Environment Mutual has solutions to help you adapt to the new normal in the time of social distancing.   Change in Policy Output Delivery In response to the Covid-19 virus and its impact to businesses, effective April 10 Mutual of Omaha will begin mailing all Medicare supplement and dental insurance policies direct to customers.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Quick and Easy Underwriting with Critical Advantage

Did you know your clients may be eligible for coverage even if they have been diagnosed in the past for cancer, heart attack or stroke? Check out the great underwriting features for all the Critical Advantage products. Cancer application Cancer look-back is 10 years* Look back testing is 3 years Only 3 health questions Heart attack and stroke application Heart attack/stroke look back is 10 years* Look back for treatment and testing is 3 years Controlled diabetes diagnosis considered Only 4 health questions Critical Illness application Cancer look-back is 10 years* Look back for treatment and testing is 3 years
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

See How Life Protection Advantage IUL Compares

Life Protection Advantage IUL has competitive long-term no-lapse protection premiums and is also very competitive when solving for premiums that will carry to age 120 at conservative rates. Take a look at our newly-updated flyer that shows a comparison of premiums, as well as a comparison of how long each carriers’ coverage is projected to last at various hypothetical interest rates. Our Life Protection Advantage IUL product also comes with value-added features that many competitors don’t offer. A Guaranteed Refund Option Rider Unlike many other IULs, qualifying Life Protection Advantage IUL policies come with a premium refund option when clients
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New Advantage Plus Presentation Now Available

Count on GTL to help you continue to sell during this uncertain time. GTL has developed a short presentation to help assist you in selling Advantage Plus during your client presentations! This 16 slide presentation was made to easily work with video conferencing and screen sharing programs such as Zoom or Skype for your clients to follow along. To download the PDF, please click on GTLink in the e-App or Agent Portal, go to Consumer Marketing, and select Advantage Plus to access the new client presentation. Download on GTLink     New Advantage Plus Presentation Now Available   #goldencareagent #gtl
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, and Industry News.

Changes to OneAmerica Annuity Care II

Coming on April 25: Key changes to Annuity Care II Continuation of Benefits rider OneAmerica® is committed to the asset-based long-term market and to offering products that bring value to both our agents and the clients we serve together. To ensure the longevity of our portfolio and the certainty of our ability to keep our promises to you and your clients, we must continually monitor market conditions, evaluate our pricing, and adjust as needed.   What’s changing As a result, we’ll be making two key changes to the Continuation of Benefit (COB) rider options on our Annuity Care II product,
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.