No April Fool’s Stunt Here- Our Game Time Incentive Begins TODAY

  New GoldenCare Sales Incentive STARTS TODAY! This is no April Fool’s stunt – GoldenCare is starting Q2 2022 with a little fun! Between April 1st – May 15th, get your name entered into a drawing to win cash prizes! How To Enter: For each qualifying MutualCare® Custom Solution applicant written, your name gets entered. The more you write, the better your chances of winning! Cash Prizes Include: Don’t wait too long! The drawing will take place on Tuesday, May 24th! It’s Game On!     Get Promo Details!   #goldencareagent
Read More

Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Care Solutions News, March 2022

Care Solutions Sales & Support Teams Find your key sales contacts using our current territory map.   Operations updates OneAmerica closed on Good Friday OneAmerica will be closed on Friday, April 15, for the Good Friday holiday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, April 18, 2022.   Fair Credit Reporting Act Authorization Information In response to a regulatory requirement, we recently updated/added the Fair Credit Reporting Act Authorization Form (I-34341) to our process for all underwritten products. This authorization is automatically included within eApp, and for those unable to use our electronic application system, the Fair Credit Reporting Act Authorization
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

Good news! We’re eliminating our COVID-19 restrictions

Eliminating COVID-19 restrictions and more Securian Financial remains focused on delivering high levels of service, helping customers with their insurance needs, and maintaining the company’s financial strength. Your support in delivering on this focus has provided valuable insights to best navigate the unpredictable nature of a pandemic while addressing the additional risks it presents. Since these participation limits were implemented, our promise has been to actively review these guidelines. Along the way, we have delivered on a request for transparency to enable you to make the best decisions for your customers. While the pandemic isn’t over, we feel we have
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

SecureCare III now available to illustrate

All good things come in threes At least that’s our philosophy. And we think you’ll agree when you see what SecureCare™ III has to offer you and your clients. It has everything you love about its predecessor — a cash indemnity benefit for long-term care (LTC) clients can use however they want — plus more flexibility. The three new features we think you’ll be most excited about: Simplified product design Three return of premium options, including LTC Boost1 Enhanced flexibility to customize the policy for each client’s needs Head over to our illustration system to discover SecureCare III, an LTC
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

Coming soon – SecureCare III

Give your LTC clients a boost We heard you. And built the long-term care (LTC) solution you want: SecureCare™ III, a hybrid LTC plan built on a nonparticipating whole life insurance policy. It has all the things you love about its predecessor — a cash indemnity benefit for LTC with no fine print or restrictions about how it can be used — plus more flexibility. Now clients can choose the protection that matters most to them: Maximize protection on their premium dollars with full return of premium OR Maximize leverage on their premium dollars with LTC Boost1 Join us on
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Securian.

SecureCare: Sales Strategy Using HSA Dollars

Using pre-tax dollars to pay for long-term care What if prospects knew they could fund a SecureCare Universal Life insurance policy using tax-free dollars from their Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)? It could be a game-changing opportunity for some – and this sales idea outlines how the strategy works, identifies potential prospects, and shows how these savings can add up over time. This is a powerful strategy that can help bring SecureCare within reach for more clients. Sales tool for you Using HSA dollars to pay for LTC   Sales tool for consumers LTC tax deduction worksheet: individual     #goldencareagent
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and Securian.

Important Care Solutions product portfolio updates effective Feb. 1, 2022

Important Care Solutions Product Portfolio Updates We have two important updates regarding our Care Solutions Product Portfolio, both effective Feb. 1, 2022. Washington Asset Care and Annuity Care Sales Update We are pleased to announce that effective Feb. 1, 2022, OneAmerica® will resume sales of our Asset Care and Annuity Care product portfolios in the state of Washington. The products will return to active sale with all riders and features available. However, we will only accept Washington applications submitted through our eApplication process at this time. Please click here for more detailed information on submitting new business or re-opening a
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, OneAmerica, and State LTC Programs.

Reduced Sales Desk Availability Next Week

Reduced Sales Desk Staff — February 1, 2 and 3 To accommodate our National Sales Meeting and annual training, Tuesday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 3, the Care Solutions Sales Desk will be operating with reduced staff. During these three days you may experience longer hold and turnaround times than normal. Normal operations will resume on Friday, Feb. 4. For best service during this time, please email non-urgent requests to GoldenCare at marketing@goldencareusa.com.   Reduced Sales Desk Availability Next Week   #goldencareagent #oneamerica
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

Update on Care Solutions year-end processing

Update on year-end processing for Care Solutions applications, including Washington state business As the end of the year approaches, we want to update you on our progress in responding to the significant influx of new business OneAmerica® received, driven in part by pricing and regulatory changes. We understand the impact that continued processing delays have on your business and in serving the needs of your clients. Our goal is to be transparent in our approach to addressing these challenges and set clear expectations about the experience you and your clients will have in the coming months. All submitted business is
Read More

Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.

GILICO Year-end information to note

Year-end Notes   Processing Cut-off Dates For Distributions: To complete distributions by December 30, GILICO’s Topeka office must receive requests in good order by December 23. For incomplete requests (NIGO), or requests received after December 23, we will strive to complete by December 30, but cannot guarantee. For New Business: GILICO’s Topeka office must receive new business requirements in good order by December 23 for contracts to be issued by December 27. This includes: Complete deferred annuity applications, including premium and without additional requirements. RMDs to be processed in 2021 must be taken before the funds are transferred. NIGO items
Read More

Categories: Guaranty Income, Industry News, and Linked Benefit/Hybrids.