TRANSAMERICA TO DISCONTINUE STANDALONE LONG TERM CARE As a reminder, Transamerica will discontinue the sale of individual, standalone long term care insurance (LTCI) products on March 31, 2021. Also, acceptance of applications under approved multi-life cases (worksite and association) will end on June 30, 2021. The impacted products are TransCare® II and TransCare® III. These changes will not affect any LTCI policies previously issued to existing customers. The administration and service of in force policies will stay the same, and customers shouldn’t see a change in their experience. LTCG, a trusted leader in the LTCI business, will remain the administrator
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Updated Other Than Applied Process
Effective March 1, 2021, the other than applied processes listed below have been updated. Declined Spouse: When both spouses apply and one is declined, underwriting will issue the approved spouse with a reduction in partner allowance percentage and remove Shared Care, if applicable. No hold will occur. Rate Class or Benefit Selection with Shared Care: When one or both spouses are approved other than applied due to rate class or benefit selection, a communication is sent to the application designated contact notifying them of the required changes. We will hold issue for 7 days. Underwriting Evidence: When an application is
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New to Long-Term Care Insurance?
Part 1: Let’s Begin the Conversation Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with with our training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Watch the Video 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 to Long-Term Care Insurance? #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Thrivent LTC: New Consumer Brochure available
Rebranded Consumer Brochures Available Featuring the new Thrivent logo and messaging, these revised brochures walk clients through the policy benefits. Interstate Compact Version Non-ICC States (AZ, CT, DC, DE, HI, IN, MT, ND, NJ, SD) Florida only California has not yet approved the new brochure. The product is not available in NY. Download from these links, or appointed reps can access and order print copies at www.TFLTCStore.com. Download ICC Brochure #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Advanced Markets: Overcoming LTCi Objections
If you’ve ever discussed long-term care insurance with wealthy clients, I’m sure you’ve run into this objection – “If I need long-term care, I can pay for it from my own investments. I don’t need to pay money for long-term care insurance.” One apparent reason is the tax advantages; however, there is another angle we wanted to share. An advisor called one of our long-term care experts in the home office anticipating the “self-insure” objection – and honestly believing it herself. She had discussed the need for long-term care insurance with a wealthy couple – let’s call them Bob and
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e-Application Training Video
The MutualCare® Solutions LTC e-App allows you to complete and submit your long-term care applications online. Whether you regularly submit long-term care business with us or you’re an occasional producer, you’ll like this process. Chances are you won’t go back to paper. Ready to give it a try? We have a training video to get you started. e-Application Training Video #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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REMINDER: Use Correct Version of MutualCare® Solutions Application!
With each round of Mutual of Omaha’s 2020 Pricing & Benefit changes, the impacted states’ applications are being updated. Be sure you’re using the correct version of the MutualCare® Solutions application. Click here to download forms & materials. Note: Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana and Vermont have approved the changes, effective March 1, 2021. In these four states, the new application pack cover series will end in _0321. Please discontinue use of all old applications based on the transition rules outlined here. #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #MOO #longtermcare
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REMINDER: Rate Refresh Partner Allowance Guidelines
Mutual of Omaha is allowing a 6-month period for policyholders to receive the “Partner – Both Issued” allowance when partners are issued policies with two different rates (one issued pre rate refresh, one issued post rate refresh). The rule will only apply if the second partner’s policy is issued within 6 months of the rate refresh effective date. Below are scenarios based on a state with a rate refresh implementation date of September 1, 2020 and a six-month deadline of March 1, 2021. Partner A is issued a policy with old rates. The 15% “Partner – One Issued” allowance applies
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COVID tax questions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) provided coronavirus relief as well as other tax related extensions that will affect your clients. Here are some highlights that relate to individuals. Stimulus checks are back. The amount is $600 per taxpayer and $1,200 for married persons filing jointly along with $600 for each qualifying child. Income limits vary upon marital status. Teachers and instructors who teach grades K-12 are allowed a $250/$500 (Single/MFJ) above the line deduction to allow for the purchase of personal protection equipment and disinfectant. The above the line deduction for $300 of charitable gifts is extended into 2021. There
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A message from our new National Sales Director
A message from our new National Sales Director As you may have heard, we have a new National Sales Director, Corri Campbell. An insurance professional of 24 years, Corri brings enthusiasm, experience across multiple distribution channels and a passion for helping marketers like you build their business. Check out her note to learn more. Let’s work together A message from our new National Sales Director #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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