2019-2020 Advertising Compliance Annual Transamerica Agent Bulletin

2019-2020 Advertising Compliance Annual Agent Bulletin As you’re closing out your 2019 business, and making plans for an explosive 2020; check out the 2019-2020 Advertising Compliance Annual Agent Bulletin for your Advertising responsibilities and to answer many of your questions. Please take time to read through the information and discuss the content at your next Agency meeting. Click here to check it out! Questions? Please contact the Transamerica sales desk at 888-545-2713.   2019-2020 Advertising Compliance Annual Transamerica Agent Bulletin   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Oklahoma (Pre-PCS, PCS I, PCS II)

> PCS II with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Oklahoma has now allowed the following increases: Oklahoma Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 0% 32.25% phased 15%, 15% cumulative PCS I 32.25% phased 15%, 15% cumulative 32.25% phased 15%, 15% cumulative PCS II 15% 15%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Georgia (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)

> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Georgia has now allowed the following increases: Georgia Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 12% Classic Select 12%   This rate increase applies to AARP and non-AARP policies. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Arkansas (PCS II)

> PCS II with Stable Premium Optionn As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Arkansas has now allowed the following increases: Arkansas Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS II 25% 25%   Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin December 17,
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Categories: Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

New Marketing Campaign: ​​​​​​​Prepare for What’s Next

New Campaign: Prepare for What’s Next The new multimedia marketing campaign for Care Solutions is ready for you to share! The assets in this campaign will help you share content with producers or clients, flexibly aligning with your marketing strategy.   Protection for Life Six digital assets illustrate what makes OneAmerica different in the long-term care marketplace. Start Posting A Promise for a Lifetime This set has story-based photos, emotional videos, and engaging texting videos. The assets portray common long-term care situations, helping you connect with clients on a more personal level. Build Connections   Preparing for What’s Next This
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

Happy Holidays from Mutual of Omaha

Season’s Greetings As another year comes to an end, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the many sales successes you’ve had and the strong relationships we’ve built. We look forward to more great things in 2020. Have a safe and happy holiday season!   From Amanda Blackburn and all your friends at Mutual of Omaha Amanda Blackburn Brokerage Health Sales Director (800) 693-6083 Contact Me     #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Reminder: End of Year Pay Schedule

As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s easy to forget important dates with all the hustle and bustle. Don’t forget to mark our end of year pay dates in your calendar. Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on the following days: Christmas: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 The past pay cutoff in 2019 for Life is December 30 and for Health is December 27. This is the last pay cycle to be paid in 2019. Life Cutoff Dates Holiday Date Holiday Observed Cutoff – New
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Categories: Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare News – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: 2020 January Rate Release View rate adjustments effective 1/1/20 for AZ, NH, NM and OK.   High Deductible Plan G Coming to Arkansas Effective 12/20/19 a High Deductible G plan will be available for new business sales for effective dates of January 1, 2020 or later.   New Plans G and H in Hawaii Effective 12/20/19 Plans G and N underwritten by Mutual of Omaha are available for new business sales in Hawaii.   2020 Copay and Deductible Marketing Materials Marketing materials have been updated with the 2020 copay/deductible amounts and are now available to order.   Medicare
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New Carriers, Products Added to E-App

Great Southern Life (Americo) Medicare Supplement E-Application Agents can now submit applications directly to Great Southern Life (“GSL”) through the CSG quoting tool for Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and South Dakota. More states coming soon. With the addition of GSL, agents can now complete and submit e-applications directly from CSG’s Medicare Supplement quoting tool for the following carriers: – Mutual of Omaha – Aetna – Heartland National – Great Southern Life Coming Soon! E-Application capabilities for Guarantee Trust Life (“GTL”) Medicare Supplements and United National Life Dental will be available on CSG’s tools in January 2020. Medicare Advantage
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Get Business Submitted Fast with the Critical Advantage e-App

The Critical Advantage e-App is the best way to submit your applications for Critical Illness, Cancer and Heart Attack and Stroke. Here are a few reasons why. Allows you to quote a premium and complete an application at the same time You’re always using correct forms and your applications are completed in good order Provides a paperless “green” experience Simple e-signature process Auto-save functionality A dashboard shows all applications in process Access the Critical Advantage e-App here on Sales Professional Access (SPA) under the Sales Tools tab.   If you have questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha Sales Director
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).