Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective October 1, 2022

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective October 1, 2022: Impacted Policy Forms Impacted States LTC04I Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas LTC04I7 Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas LTC09M Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas LTC06UI Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas LTC09U Idaho, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas LTC04G Idaho, New Hampshire, Texas LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA & LTA Tennessee   For details on yearly rate adjustment percentages, view the supplemental
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LTC Time Service Update

Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for the business we have received, and continue to receive, due to your partnership! We are committed to keeping you updated on our service times. Our current time service levels are listed below. Please note that business days do not include weekends. Current Long-Term Care Service Levels: Application Entry: Within 3 business days New Business Review: Within 24 hours of receipt Pending Requirements Reviewed: Within 2 business days Approve to Issue Time: Within 2 business days Emails and Phone Calls Returned: Within 24 hours of receipt Tools to Help Here are some
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NEW LTCi Claims Process Video

A long-term care triggering life event can be an emotional and stressful time for clients. Oftentimes, the agent of record is the first phone call an insured or a family member makes. Watch our claims process and best practices video to ensure you know what to expect.   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   NEW LTCi Claims Process Video   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Thrivent featured in July issue of Broker World magazine

What goes into the design of a linked-benefit long-term care solution? In the current issue of Broker World magazine, Steve Sperka, Thrivent’s Vice President of Health Products, shares the thought process that goes into creating a linked-benefit policy, using Thrivent’s new CareForward solution as an example to illustrate how certain benefits/riders were designed. You can also see how Thrivent’s traditional LTCi solution stacks up against the competition in Broker World’s annual LTCi survey by clicking here. Read article   #goldencareagent #thrivent #careforward
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and Thrivent.

AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ rating

AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ rating AM Best recently affirmed our A++ (Superior) rating as well as our stable outlook. This is the highest possible rating from the agency. In its review of Thrivent, AM Best recognized our organization for continuing to maintain its balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management. In short, Thrivent is strong and stable. We’re here to help our clients achieve financial clarity, enabling lives full of meaning and gratitude. Learn more   AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ rating   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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The Iconic Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Travels Throughout U.S. to Film New Series “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild”

OMAHA, Neb. (July 6, 2022) – Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is back in action and traveling across the U.S. this summer to film a brand new television series, “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild.” The series, which will debut in January 2023 on RFD-TV and digital channels, will showcase conservation success stories, aiming to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Starting this week, the Wild Kingdom team, including Peter Gros, host of the original show, and local conservation experts, will be making their way across Florida to showcase animal success stories. “We are in the beautiful state of
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Condition-Related Marketing: Physical Therapy

Condition-Related Marketing: Physical Therapy If a client is currently undergoing physical therapy, there are some key best practices for producers to follow when taking their application. Check out our Physical Therapy flyer.   Condition-Related Marketing: Physical Therapy   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium

It can be challenging to fit a long-term care insurance premium payment into an already tight budget. With a variety of inflation protection options available on a MutualCare® Custom Solution policy, your agents can tailor a plan of coverage to meet the needs and budget requirements of any client. Read the concept flyer to learn more.   Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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150 more reasons to consider Thrivent’s CareForward

Earn an additional $150 for each qualifying CareForward contract* To help you more quickly get up to speed on CareForward, we are providing an additional incentive for CareForward business written during this promotion period. For each Thrivent CareForward application submitted between 6/1/22 and 9/1/22, and where the policy is paid and in-force by 12/1/22 you can earn an extra $150 per life. There is no cap to this incentive. This promotion is limited to the CareForward product. Sales of Thrivent’s traditional LTCi policies will not qualify. CareForward contracts that replace an existing LTCi policy will be excluded. * See the
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Categories: Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and Thrivent.

The Download: Your New Quarterly LTC Newsletter

  Welcome Back! In case you missed it… The Cost of Care Study results are in! To help you and your producers navigate the conversation about how clients intend to pay for their long-term care, we’ve updated and developed new cost-of-care tools. Check them out →   Condition-Related Marketing: Physical Therapy If a client is currently undergoing physical therapy, there are some key best practices for producers to follow when taking their application. Learn more →   Social Media Update: We’re on LinkedIn! Mutual of Omaha’s brokerage social media presence is expanding! Follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest
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