California Partner Allowance Guidelines

Mutual of Omaha is allowing a 6-month period for policyholders to receive the “Partner – Both Issued” allowance when partners are issued policies with two different rates (one issued pre rate refresh, one issued post rate refresh). The rule will only apply if the second partner’s policy is issued within 6 months of the rate refresh effective date. Below are scenarios based on a state with a rate refresh implementation date of April 1, 2022 and a six-month deadline of October 1, 2022. Partner A is issued a policy with old rates. The 15% “Partner – One Issued” allowance applies
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTC New Business Rate Refresh and Benefit Changes in California

As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Mutual of Omaha has a responsibility to our policyholders and distribution partners to ensure our pricing strategy and product offerings are in line with industry trends, internal claims data and the economic environment. In 2020, Mutual of Omaha began implementing new rates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio in approved states. Effective April 1, 2022, we will be implementing these changes in California. Rate Adjustments Premium adjustments may vary by age, sex and benefit selection. You may view the new rates by referring to the quoting software beginning April 1,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

2022 Wisconsin Med Supp Buyer’s Guide Available

The 2022 buyer’s guide, Wisconsin Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare, has been released. Regarding the Wisconsin buyers guide (337129_2022) The guide is print-on-demand and is available today for ordering. It may be ordered individually or in the Wisconsin Med supp sales kit. It will be updated in the e-App documents on May 1, 2022. It is also available on the Sales Professional Access (SPA) Forms and Materials to view and download. If you have questions, please call Sales Support at (800) 693-6083.   2022 Wisconsin Med Supp Buyer’s Guide Available   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Don’t Forget Mutual of Omaha’s Contact Card

Who will you call? Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare Solutions team has put together a comprehensive contact card, to assist you in reaching the proper area, when contacting Mutual of Omaha. This Medicare Solutions contact card covers the contact information for Medicare Supplement, Dental, and Prescription Drug Plan departments, as well as general contact information for all products. Don’t forget, you can also access various reports, e-applications, training, product information, case status, among many other helpful tools on Sales Professional Access. SPA is available to you, anywhere, anytime. Mutual of Omaha also offers a Mobile Quote App for Medicare supplement and
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Real World Wins: Cancer Insurance to Supplement Health Coverage

Sue is a married 52-year-old female with a family history of breast cancer. During a recent appointment, Sue told her agent that she was concerned about the possibility of increased deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses with her group coverage. The agent quickly determined that cancer insurance would be a great addition to Sue’s portfolio. A Mutual of Omaha Cancer Insurance policy can be issued quickly, providing your clients reliable coverage. See how the agent created a solution to fit Sue’s need. Read More: Real Wins: Cancer Insurance Can Supplement Your Clients’ Health Coverage   If you have any questions, please contact
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Categories: Critical Illness, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GTL’s Hospital Indemnity Insurance vs The Competition

GTL’s new Advantage Plus® Elite Hospital Indemnity Insurance has a potent one-two punch! Couple GTL’s fast, transparent claim processing with over 16 years of developing innovative hospital indemnity benefits, and it’s clear that Advantage Plus Elite continues the champion legacy in the senior hospital indemnity industry! See below for details on how GTL’s Advantage Plus Elite knocks out the competition: Base Benefits Advantage = GTL   FEATURES GTL SIMILAR COMPETITOR OFFERINGS Daily Hospital Confinement 1-Day Benefit Period $1,000 – $2,500 ($10 Increments) 6 – 10, 21 or 31 Day Benefit Period $100 – $600 ($25 Increments) 3 – 10, 15
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Categories: Guarantee Trust Life, Hospital Indemnity Plan, and Industry News.

Premium Change for SureBridge Prime DVH

After nearly three years of success in the Dental-Vision-Hearing market, the time has come to adjust pricing on the SureBridge Prime DVH product. This premium change will better position the product against rising costs and help ensure its continued success in the DVH space. Effective May 6, 2022, rates for SureBridge Prime DVH plans will be adjusted for new business and existing policies that have been in force for more than 12 months in the states of AL, AZ, CT, ID, IL, MN, NE, OK, and WY. Other states are expected to follow. We will notify you prior to future
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Categories: Dental, Industry News, and SureBridge.

Updated Next Steps Flyer

Your client has applied for a LTCi insurance policy and you want them to be aware of what will happen next before they can be approved for coverage. Use this Next Steps Flyer to go over what to expect in the LTCi application process with your clients, including the ability to schedule telephone interviews via text message.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Updated Next Steps Flyer   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Simplified Issue Time Service Update

Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for the business we have received, and continue to receive, due to your commitment and partnership! Our Simplified Issue Life Underwriting team is currently experiencing an unprecedented volume of new business, and in turn is experiencing delays in time service. We are committed to keeping you updated on our service times. Our current time service levels are listed below. Please note, business days do not include weekends. Current Simplified Issue Life Service Levels: New Business Reviews: 3-4 business days from receipt Policy Issue: On average 5 business days, depending on requirements needed
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Amended Med Supp Rates in Nevada View upcoming rate adjustments in Nevada.   Blueprint for Success: Our Medicare Solutions Options We have developed a video that provides a great overview about our Medicare Solutions portfolio and how we can help you become even more successful.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).