Upcoming Audits: Waivers for Dental Waiting Periods

Qualifying for Waiver of Waiting Period on Dental Plans As a reminder, customers applying for a PPO Premiere Dental plan, may qualify for a Waiver of the Waiting Period on their new PPO Premiere plan if: The new plan is replacing an existing comprehensive dental coverage* plan The plan being replaced was in force for at least the past 12 consecutive months, and The plan being replaced had no gaps in coverage greater than 63 days To help your customer qualify for the waiver, please ensure the information provided on the application about their current dental coverage (effective date, termination
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, and SureBridge.

Attention Pennsylvania and Montana Agents: Important Contracting and Pre-Appointment Requirement!

What is happening? Mutual of Omaha has implemented Just-In-Time (JIT) contracting and appointment status for Montana and Pennsylvania. JIT appointments allow Mutual of Omaha to hold the producer appointment until the producer submits business. What does this mean? Montana and Pennsylvania are pre-appointment states and they require a producer to have an approved and effective state appointment when submitting new business applications in these states. If you are writing business in Montana or Pennsylvania, you are responsible for contacting Mutual of Omaha to request your state appointment be placed into effective status prior to signing the application. What do we
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

IMPORTANT: CSG Site Maintenance

The CSG Actuarial agent quoting platform will be undergoing security maintenance this weekend on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. During this time, you may experience disruption in accessing or signing into the platform, including accessing the CSG APP within MedicareCENTER. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.   To learn more about the CSG Actuarial Platform, contact GoldenCare at 800-842-7799 or email marketing@goldencareusa.com.   #goldencareagent #csgactuarial
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Important Updates to the SureBridge Branded POS tool

SureBridge Point of Sale (POS) Tool Updates Beginning Sept. 16 With the launch of the new HospitalWise Guaranteed Issue benefit option, a new The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company application will be implemented in the SureBridge branded POS Tool for the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI. More states are coming soon! Updates on the application include: Medicare question no longer required The Medicare question will no longer be required. However, if applicants are
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, and SureBridge.

Coming soon: Med Supp plans in California and Washington!

Coming soon: Lumico Agent Center enhancement Beginning September 26th, you will be able to offer Med Supp Plans A, F, G, N and High Deductible Plan G in California and Washington, all underwritten by Elips Life. View the new rates by state: California Washington If you have any questions, please contact your Account Manager directly. Thank you! Lumico Account Management Team   Lumico — Insurance Made Clear.   #goldencareagent #lumico
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Categories: Industry News and Medicare Supp./Adv..

Have you heard about our dental comp increase?

Don’t Forget About Our Dental Comp Increase Here’s some great news as we head into the Annual Enrollment Period season — Mutual of Omaha significantly increased compensation on dental insurance earlier this year. That helps put more money in your pockets each time you sell a dental policy. Plus, when you sell a dental insurance policy, you’ll earn: Double incentive credits (2) toward a 2023 Mutual Sales Leaders trip to Maui, AND An extra 2% of dental ANBP in marketing credits when you sell a dental policy with a Med supp policy Check Out Our Dental Rates   Add It
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Each September, the life insurance industry comes together to celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month. This month makes it a great time to educate clients and prospects about the importance of life insurance and the role it plays in protecting their families’ financial futures. Whether it’s conducting an annual review or determining if there’s a need for clients, this month is good opportunity to have these important discussions and help clients achieve peace of mind in the present, so they can worry less in the future. Below are a few resources and tools we’d encourage you to use to guide discussions
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Help for a Chronic Condition – Marilyn’s Story

Real People. Real Stories. Marilyn’s Story Help for a Chronic Condition The best way to understand how long-term care insurance can benefit your clients is through stories from our policyholders. Here’s how having a policy made a real difference for Marilyn and her daughter, Melinda. Marilyn’s Story – View the Flyer   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Help for a Chronic Condition – Marilyn’s Story   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Sales Idea: Home Healthcare

7.6 million individuals currently receive care at home because of acute illnesses, long-term health conditions, permanent disability, or terminal illness. By comparison, there are just over 1.8 million individuals in nursing homes. Help your clients understand that their ability to remain in their home as they age is simplified by buying long-term care insurance. By walking through how LTCi provides in-home services, you can help clients feel more secure in their purchase of an LTCi policy … and, possibly help keep them in their home longer. Download the Sales Idea to learn more!   If you have any questions, please
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

ANOC Communication Update for 2023 ANOC letters and emails will begin going out to consumers beginning September 13, 2022. Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Dental: Dental Solutions for Your Clients Mutual of Omaha offers flexible Dental options that your clients will smile about.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).