Grace periods extended to help customers through the impacts of coronavirus For corporate and field: Thrivent policy will not let any health contracts lapse before July 1, 2020 Some customers may be facing financial difficulties due to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). To help them through this challenging time, Thrivent is offering an extended grace period for health insurance products. We will not lapse any contracts nationwide during the pandemic. This is very similar to the actions we take to offer a premium extension when a state declares a disaster. Details of the extended grace period This applies to contracts
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Turn DI Objections into Sales
Whether you’re a new or seasoned producer selling disability income insurance you should be aware of reasons people think they don’t need this essential coverage. The key is to be prepared for anything a prospective client might say. Objection: “Nothing will happen to me. I don’t need DI.” It’s probably human nature to think like this. However, clients who raise this objection simply are not facing reality of losing their income. If your client missed three months’ worth of income, how would they pay their expenses? As an insurance professional looking out for your client’s best interests, it’s your job
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Updated LTC e-Application FAQ
If you haven’t tried the LTC e-App yet, what are you waiting for? Some great features of the e-App include: Mistake proof-visual cues let you know your progress and prompt you for missing information Simple e-signature process Auto-save function so not of your information is lost A dashboard shows all applications in process To learn more about the LTC e-App, review our updated LTC e-App FAQ here. Updated LTC e-Application FAQ #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Prescreening LTCi Applicants is Always a Good Idea
No one wants to tell a client their LTCi application has been declined or their policy has to be rated up. Let Mutual of Omaha help you avoid these awkward conversations. Prescreening your LTCi applications is the best way to know what rate class to quote or even whether the case should be submitted. Mutual of Omaha makes prescreening fast and easy. They offer this guarantee: send an email to ltcunderwriting@mutualofomaha.com and you’ll have a response in four hours. Be sure to include information like: Dates of doctors’ visits Specialty physicians the client may be seeing Pending surgeries or lab
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Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies
Medicare Supplement: Value Add Benefits- Talk It Up Learn more about our value added benefits and what states you can talk about them pre-sale. Texas is the latest state that allows pre-sale communication. Including MBI on Medicare Supplement Apps Include the MBI on your client’s Medicare supplement app and avoid delays in processing Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Changes for PDP e-App Over the Phone Enrollments As we practice social distancing, it has changed the way many are doing business. Read about some rule changes regarding the taking of a Prescription Drug Plan enrollment on e-App over
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How to Introduce Critical Advantage Products to your Clients
With a critical illness diagnosis, there is usually out-of-pocket expenses included in treatment. With Critical Illness insurance, Cancer insurance, and Heart Attack & Stroke insurance, your clients get paid a cash benefit to pay for any expense not covered by regular health insurance. This can include child care, travel and lost wages due to time away from work. If you need help with introducing these products to your Disability Income, Medicare Supplement or Long-Term Care clients, the Guide to Introducing Critical Advantage Products is what you need. Download the guide here for tips on cross-selling and what you need to
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The Changing Landscape of LTC Planning
LTCi Remains Firmly Rooted as Viable Option When it comes to planning for LTC, consumers have more choices than ever before. But if they’re looking for the least expensive option, more comprehensive and generous benefits and other features like care coordination and inflation protection, then a traditional LTCi policy may be their best option. Traditional Policy Advantages: The least expensive way to fund long-term care services, providing strong value for the consumer Benefits are more comprehensive and generous than those provided by combined products Flexible policies provide coverage during the progression of care Provides known coverage amounts on day one
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A Message From Our President & CEO | Transamerica’s commitment to our customers
A MESSAGE TO TRANSAMERICA’S CUSTOMERS From President & CEO Mark Mullin Transamerica continues to closely monitor developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact. Unfortunately — and as you well know — it is significantly impacting our lives and our communities, as well as society and the economy. For over a century, we’ve been helping people plan for a secure financial future. We will continue to protect our customers and their savings, and safeguard their long-term financial plans during these challenging times. In February, we began to implement company-wide measures designed to protect the health and safety of our employees,
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NGL EssentialLTC News
Deleting Old E-Applications The E-Application system now allows you to delete applications you are no longer working on via the “Your E-APP Summary Reports” section. Additionally, E-Applications entered but not submitted will automatically be deleted after 30 days of inactivity. Benefits of using E-APP Work with clients nationwide. Share your screen with clients or use it directly with the client. Efficient application process. Faster processing of business Click here to submit new business. Face-to-face exams for ages 66-79 NGL underwriting guidelines require an in-person exam for long term care insurance that includes cognitive and functional screening. Due to the current
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CVS Health announces COVID-19 resources for Aetna members
In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, CVS Health announced a series of steps designed to support the health and well-being of Aetna members, ensure patient access to medication, and remove barriers to care. Effective immediately: Aetna will waive co-pays for all diagnostic testing related to COVID-19. This policy will cover the cost of physician-ordered testing for patients who meet CDC guidelines, which can be done in any approved laboratory location. Aetna will waive the member costs associated with diagnostic testing for all Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. Self-insured plan sponsors will be able to opt-out of
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