Updated Partnership Overview Guide

The LTC Partnership Overview Guide has been updated and is now available on SPA. Following is a summary of the changes that were made to the LTC Training Guide. The long-term care training requirements for all states were updated to reflect consistent requirement language throughout the guide. The following section was added for all states for ease of use and to allow users to quickly locate training requirements in the same place Initial Training Requirement Non-Resident Training Requirement Refresher Training Requirement Reciprocity Training Requirement Please discontinue use of the old version and download the new brochure now.   If you
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

The Unique Tax Advantages of Traditional LTCi – Webinar with special guest, Stephen Alloy

3/23/2022: A Special Presentation On The Unique Tax Advantages of Traditional LTCi Join us for as Mutual of Omaha’s Advanced Markets Specialist, Stephen Alloy, discusses the tax-saving potential of a traditional LTCi policy. Learn how you can help individuals and business owners reduce their tax bill while planning for their future long-term care needs. Wed, Mar 23, 2022 10:00 AM  to  10:45 AM CDT   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Processing times return to business as usual

Long-term care processing times return to business as usual Processing times for long-term care (LTC) new business applications have returned to business as usual. What you need to know Starting in late May 2021, an unprecedented number of LTC applications were submitted in response to the Washington Cares Fund. This one-time event resulted in industry-wide service delays and long processing times for new business. We have been working diligently the past several months to process the large inventory of pending cases and are happy to share that the new business backlog has significantly reduced, returning processing times for new applications
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

NGL EssentialLTC Consumer Presentation

NGL EssentialLTC Consumer Presentation Show your clients the importance of Long Term Care insurance (LTCi) with the EssentialLTC Consumer Presentation. The presentation explains to consumers why they should consider LTCi, the cost of long term care and how not having LCTi can impact their family. It uses easy to understand language and visual charts to help your clients make an informed decision about their long term care needs. Visit the Agent Resource Center to download a PDF a copy under Consumer Materials. Available for use in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA,
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Categories: Consumer Marketing Materials and National Guardian Life.

NGL EssentialLTC – Two of our favorite features

Two of our favorite features Lifetime Benefit Period Extension Rider If your clients are concerned about a long claim duration, lifetime benefits could be appealing. The Lifetime Benefit Period Extension Rider can provide benefits that will continue for the remainder of the insured’s life while on a claim. Lifetime Benefit Rider Video Shared Benefit Amount Rider Couples who ask about potentially running out of benefits, could find the Shared Benefit Amount Rider to be a cost-effective solution to provide additional coverage. With the Shared Benefit Amount Rider, if either or both insureds exhaust their own Benefit Amount, a joint Shared
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Categories: Consumer Marketing Materials and National Guardian Life.

The Need for Home Health Care and Hospice Care – Thomas’s Story

Real People. Real Stories. Thomas’s Story The Need for Home Health and Hospice Care 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 Thomas and his daughter, Sara. Thomas’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.   The Need for Home Health Care and Hospice Care   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Adjustments Effective May 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 May 1, 2022: Impacted Policy Forms Impacted States LTC04I Michigan, Nebraska LTC04G Michigan LTC04I7 Michigan, Nebraska LTC09M Michigan, Nebraska LTC06UI Michigan, Nebraska LTC09U Michigan, Nebraska LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA & LTA Alabama, South Carolina and Utah   For details on yearly rate adjustment percentages, view the supplemental grid here. Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least
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NGL EssentialLTC for Employers

NGL EssentialLTC for Employers NGL EssentialLTC is designed for not only individuals looking for Long Term Care insurance, but for employers as well. If you have a business intent on finding more opportunities to reward, retain and recruit existing and new talent, LTCi benefits go a long way towards achieving that goal. NGL has the right program and tools you need to succeed in integrating the unique benefits of EssentialLTC to prospective employer groups. LTCi for Almost Any Business — Learn about EssentialLTC’s program for the worksite and how it competitively compares. For agent use only. Employer Brochure — Show
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Give Your Clients the Best of Both Worlds

It’s good to have choices. Mutual of Omaha’s long-term care policies allow insureds to choose how they prefer to receive policy benefits – either cash up front or traditional reimbursement. While other companies may offer cash, Mutual of Omaha’s cash benefit has no elimination period. That makes this concept well suited for: People who worry their policy may not pay for the type of care they need in the future People who like to make sure all their bases are covered People concerned about having to satisfy an elimination period before policy benefits begins Read the Sales Idea to learn
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Making a Case for Return of Premium

Return of premium riders often are misunderstood. Sure, they may add to the cost of a policy. On the other hand, they can be just what a client needs to feel comfortable making a buying decision. With three return of premium options available on Mutual of Omaha’s MutualCare® Custom Solution policy, you are sure to find one that can turn a skeptical prospect into a confident customer. Read the Sales Idea to learn more.   Making a Case for Return of Premium   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).