Mutual of Omaha Advanced Markets – 2022 Tax Guide

It’s that time of year again! A new year means a new tax guide from Mutual of Omaha Advanced Markets! The advisor 2022 tax guide will help you plan for your clients throughout the year. A separate client-approved version is available for use with the public, but this one can be a valuable reference tool for you. Keep in mind that the taxes we will all file this Spring are for 2021 and therefore will use the 2021 tax figures. The 2022 updated pieces will help with future planning starting right now. Call us in Advanced Markets if we can
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Long-Term Care Time Service Update

Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for your Long-Term Care business and the trust you put in us. We are aware that our Long-Term Care application service levels are not where you expect them to be. With our commitment to providing you the quality of service you have come to expect, we are hiring and training additional case managers to help with the workload to ensure your business is handled properly and as quickly as possible. In addition, due to the recent Omicron COVID-19 variant, our Long-Term Care vendor partners are experiencing delays in time service. Significant staffing
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

NEW: Consumer-Approved Newspaper Ad

Are you trying to grow your LTCi book of business with an association, local community or HOA? Use this brand new consumer-facing ad to help get your name in front of prospects.* The ad is available in 1/4 (4.25″ x 5.5″) page and 1/2 (8.5″ x 5.5″) page layouts. Contact our Sales Support team at sales.support@mutualofomaha.com or 1-800-693-6083 to receive the digital files. * Print and/or media fees are not the responsibility of Mutual of Omaha.   NEW: Consumer-Approved Newspaper Ad   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Get the Most For Clients with a Long-Term Care Rider

United of Omaha’s LTC Rider follows what is known as a reimbursement rider model, other life insurance companies have LTC riders that use an indemnity model. Knowing the difference is important. With our reimbursement rider, the client can take up to the full monthly benefit as long as they have qualifying expenses. We don’t restrict based on HIPAA limits. Your clients will have to prove expenses to get reimbursed, but because there is no HIPAA limit, they may be able to take more benefit from our rider than from a company with a 1x HIPAA limit. Read more about the
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

SPA Okta Registration Required

The final registration deadline for Okta is extended to February 24, 2022. We encourage you to register for Okta immediately, to avoid business disruption. Okta is a two-factor authentication process. SPA login credentials cannot be shared. Before registering for Okta make sure your contact information on SPA is current. The contact information on file will be used for authentication. Step 1: Verify Contact Information on SPA Log on to Sales Professional Access (www.mutualofomaha.com/broker) In the upper right-hand corner, select the image of the person Select “Profile” Review your information Update as needed your email address, mailing addresses and/or phone numbers
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments Review the upcoming rate adjustments for Arizona and Mississippi.   Dental: Our Dental Solutions Make sure you are providing your Medicare clients options for all their health care needs, at a price that fits their budget.   Prescription Drug Plans: Level Copays for Insulin Mutual of Omaha Rx Premier plan offers lower out-of-pocket costs for clients’ insulin.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – January 17

Holiday closure – January 17 Thrivent and our partners at LTCG will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc #happyholidays
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer Thrivent has just released a strength and commitment piece that is approved for use with consumers. The flyer shares the number of LTCi contracts in force, the LTCi benefits paid to date and the LTCi claims paid in 2020. This piece is meant to help share the Thrivent story with those not yet familiar with the company or with Thrivent’s history in long-term care planning. Please choose the appropriate state-specific version below: ICC States Approved for use in: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases Beginning February 4, 2022, the enhanced version of EssentialLTC will be available in the states of DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD! California will also have a new business rate refresh on the same day. Enhanced EssentialLTC for DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD Features For joint policies, when one insured passes away the premium will now decrease to an amount specified on the illustration and Policy Schedule for each person. The Waiver of Premium Rider for Home and Community Care Services is now built into the policy and premium when Comprehensive Coverage is selected. The
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Important Update for Illinois IULE and TLE Applications

There is a new application form specific to the state of Illinois for IUL Express and Term Life Express products. The new paper application (form ICC21L676A) has already been updated and is currently available in Forms and Materials, or through your normal ordering channels. We are in the process of updating the iPipeline e-Application. Effective February 1, 2022, all IUL Express and Term Life Express applications must be submitted using the new application form ICC21L676A. New business will require a new application if the old application form is submitted. If you have questions, please reach out to a member of
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).