Updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide

June 29, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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

June 25, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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

June 21, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.
Tags: EssentialLTC, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, National Guardian Life, National Guardian Life Insurance Company, NGL, point of sale, and Sales Team.

Thrivent LTC: Temporary app processing delays

June 21, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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NGL EssentialLTC for Employers

June 21, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis

June 21, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis

Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis Just because a client received a concerning health diagnosis, that doesn’t mean they won’t qualify for long-term care insurance. We’ve created a new condition-related marketing series to help you understand what clients are going through and help assist them successfully apply for an LTCi policy. Check out our first installment where we talk about osteoporosis.   Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY: Thrivent Long-Term Care Changes In WA

June 17, 2021 | by | Comments Off on SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY: Thrivent Long-Term Care Changes In WA

SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY: Thrivent long-term care sales in WA through independent agents/third party advisors As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Thrivent has a responsibility to our contract holders and distribution partners to ensure that product offerings are being used in a manner consistent with their original intent to protect clients against the risk of long-term care expenses. Effective 3 PM PDT / 5 PM CDT today (6/17/21), Thrivent will suspend long-term care sales in the state of Washington through independent agents/third party advisors. The details: This cessation of long-term care sales is limited to the state of Washington and to
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Important Announcement Regarding Long-Term Care Insurance in the State of Washington

June 16, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Important Announcement Regarding Long-Term Care Insurance in the State of Washington

Details about Washington State’s mandated long-term care law and payroll tax are slowly emerging. Even so there are so many unknowns and the opt-out provisions are vague. With so much left unclear, the looming deadline and things changing so quickly, Mutual of Omaha is responding with caution, taking an observational approach.   From the Desk of Tess Grace Effective immediately, Mutual of Omaha is suspending long-term care sales in the state of Washington. Here’s what you need to know: Applications submitted on or before the end of the day June 16, 2021, will be processed as normal. All pending in-house
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Washington Cares Fund – Update

June 15, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Washington Cares Fund – Update

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/   Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update June 24, 2021 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
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Customer Access Now Available for Long-Term Care Policyholders

June 14, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Customer Access Now Available for Long-Term Care Policyholders

From the Desk of Michael Sladek and Corri Campbell Spread the word! Starting June 14, 2021, Mutual of Omaha’s long-term care policyholders will be able to view and interact with valuable policy information via Customer Access. Customer Access is a great resource that allows clients to view policy information in one convenient spot, 24/7. By logging into our new long-term care insurance portal, clients have access to a variety of self-service capabilities, including viewing benefit details, obtaining policy information and initiating a claim. How You Can Help Long-term care policyholders must register upon first login by going to http://www.mutualofomaha.com/access. View
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