AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook Rating reflects Thrivent’s strong business profile and operating performance despite the headwinds of 2020, along with efforts to grow and serve its clients AM Best announced it has affirmed Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating as well as its stable outlook. The A++ (Superior) rating is the highest of the agency’s 16 ratings categories. In its review, AM Best recognized Thrivent for continuing to maintain its balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management. In addition, the agency noted Thrivent’s high-quality capital structure, which utilizes
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NGL Holiday Closure & EssentialLTC Videos
Offices Closed July 5 In recognition of Independence Day, NGL’s home office and the LTC administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 5. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 6. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable holiday! NGL EssentialLTC Videos If you’re looking for training videos for the EssentialLTC product, then we’ve got you covered. The Agent Resource Center (ARC) has videos covering key features of the product and the “how to” of our E-APP and underwriting process. Visit the ARC today to find these videos under the Sales & Marketing tab
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Your Clients Can Save on LTCi Premiums
In order to make LTCi premiums as affordable as possible, MutualCare Solutions policies offer a variety of premium allowances. Your clients may qualify for one or more of the following allowances: Partner (both issued)* — if both partners are issued under the same policy form/product, they are eligible for a 15% allowance Partner (one issued)* — if just one partner is issued they are eligible for a 5% allowance Preferred — if your clients are in good health, there is a 15% allowance Association/Sponsored Group — clients who are members of a qualifying association or Sponsored Group are eligible for
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NGL EssentialLTC Washington State Cares Fund Reminder
Washington State Cares Fund Reminder As a reminder NGL has instituted new policy minimum benefits, underwriting requirements and administrative changes in Washington State only. To provide coverage similar to the benefits available through the Washington Cares Fund: The minimum Daily Benefit Amount available is $100. Applications with $50 – $90 Daily Benefit Amounts will not be accepted. The applicant must choose an inflation option. Applications with no inflation will not be accepted. Facility only applications will not be accepted. Underwriting: If an applicant in Washington has not been seen by a physician in the last 24 months, they will be
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Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update
From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Mutual of Omaha has experienced a large influx of long-term care application submissions over the past several weeks due to the WA Cares Fund. This increase in submissions has caused a slight delay in entering LTC applications into our back-office systems and subsequently your case status appearing on Sales Professional Access (SPA). Our teams are working diligently to process LTCi cases as quickly as possible; however, until they are entered into our system, we are unable to confirm the application received date. We encourage you to check the website for updates rather than calling
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Updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide
The MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide has been updated to offer clarification on several items, including: Page 19, General Guidelines: Added subsequent applications to page under “Watch the Date.” Page 33, Long-Term Care Training: Updated copy language. Page 37, Care Coordination Services: Updated copy language. The new guide is now available. Please discontinue use of old versions and order new through normal ordering channels. Updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Washington Cares Fund – CURRENT AND UPDATED NEWS
GoldenCare has received many questions related to the Washington Cares Fund, and want to help position you for success. We’ve gathered key details here, ranging from the informative consumer website, LTCi carrier news and updates, to news articles and related stories. WA Cares Fund consumer website http://www.wacaresfund.wa.gov/private-insurance/ Special GoldenCare Training Event With LTC Expert Steve Moses YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED! The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Washington LTSS Trust Act are among the top concerns noted by our agents. Join us for an LTCi Industry Impacts presentation with one of the most influential and respected people in long-term
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NGL EssentialLTC Updates
Updated State Variation Listing The State Variation Listing has been updated on the Agent Resource Center. Make sure you check the listing from time to time to keep informed on NGL EssentialLTC’s availability. Click here to download the most recent version. LTC Social Media Infographics NGL EssentialLTC has downloadable social media infographics for you to use to increase the awareness of the need to plan for long term care. There are 14 separate posts that you can use on any social media platform. Each infographic contains statistics centered around why agents should consider LTCi to help protect their clients
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Thrivent LTC: Temporary app processing delays
Expect temporary LTC application processing delays Work is underway to process unprecedented influx of LTC applications One of Thrivent’s commitments is to provide a consistently high-quality service experience. We’re honoring this commitment by communicating with you transparently about a current service disruption. Since late May, Long Term Care Group (LTCG) has received an unprecedented volume of long-term care (LTC) applications. This volume is causing delays in the processing of LTC applications and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries. What’s causing the influx The Washington State Legislature established a long-term care insurance benefit for all eligible workers funded by a
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Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.
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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, but for employers as well. If you have a business interested in long term care, then we have the materials you need to succeed in providing the excellent 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. Worksite Process and Resources — The process and resources available from when you first have a prospect to when you deliver a policy. Tax Summary — Use this flyer to
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