LTC: What are Fraternal Benefits Societies?

A new consumer-approved video helps explain how a fraternal benefits society like Thrivent is different from other types of insurers. This video will also help you with some talking points as you discuss who Thrivent is and how the company is built to serve our policyholders, not shareholders. The shareable link is: https://video.thrivent.com/view/2EKQQJcg59pl8qeUdZTmWb Watch video       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Personal Worksheets

Effective August 31, 2023, new personal worksheets will be available for New York and North Dakota. Here’s what you need to know. Updates include: Rate Increase History Grid Two new questions (#2 & #6) Rewording of questions and additional answer options California will be implemented at a later date. Previous worksheets will no longer be accepted after September 30, 2023.   New Personal Worksheets   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

The Reality of Long-Term Care Services

We all know the need for long-term care services, but the reality is that costs are going up year after year. The national average cost for a private room in a nursing home is over $100,000 per year. Arm yourself with the tools needed to educate your clients on the rising costs and provide a solution with an LTCi policy.   The Reality of Long-Term Care Services   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Show your clients the value of NGL LTC

Show your clients the value of NGL LTC Show your clients the value 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 LTCi 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 copy under Consumer Materials. Available for use in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Protection When You Need It

We sold our first long-term care insurance policy in 1987, and since then, we’ve paid over $1.3 billion in benefits to long-term care policyholders. On average, we pay over $11 million per month in long-term care claims. The need for a long-term care can arise at any time. When your clients believe they may need to file a long-term care claim, they can contact you directly or reach out to the Long-Term Care Claims Department. That means the promise we make to be here when your clients need us has not, and will not change. For more information on how
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Two Policies, Same Great Features

Both policies in the MutualCare Solutions portfolio provide coverage for home health care, as well as care received in an assisted living facility and nursing home. They also contain many of the same features and benefits. Cash Benefit with No Elimination Period     • Provides cash to pay for any cost associated with LTC expenses Monthly Benefit Amount     • Allows greater flexibility to maximize policy benefits Calendar-Day Elimination Period     • Provides reimbursement benefits sooner Stay-at-Home Benefit     • Includes multiple benefits to help people stay at home as long as possible Low Inflation Protection
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Thrivent and LTCG/illumifin Labor Day holiday closures

Thrivent will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 Thrivent (and our underwriting partners at illumifin) will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday the 5th.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Know the Difference Between MutualCare Secure Solution and MutualCare Custom Solution

Whether you’re new to selling LTCi or have been at it for years, understanding the difference is key to better serving your clients. MutualCare® Secure Solution is a traditional long-term care policy that allows people to plan ahead for their long-term care needs. By adding this measure of security to their retirement portfolio, they know that a portion of their long-term care expenses will be covered. MutualCare® Secure Solution is perfect for: Customers who are looking for easy-to-understand benefits and the security of knowing they have some measure of asset protection Agents who like a product with simple design and
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Where does Thrivent’s LTCi fit?

Consider Thrivent’s standalone LTCi solution when looking for the following benefits, or working with these audiences: Pricing: Return of Premium Zero-Day EP for Home/Community Care State specific advantages: IN (one of the only IN Partnership policies) FL and CA (other carriers may have state-specific pricing) When comparing 5-year benefits Highly competitive rates for women Competitive rates for younger couples Benefits and Riders: Accelerated, 10-pay option Shared Care with Residual Benefit and Dual Waiver of Premium Inflation options of 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and FIB Couples discount Caregiver resources Niches: More ages (18 to 79) When carrier strength is important Robust
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Just how competitive is Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance solution?

Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance is priced very competitively against other traditional LTCi carriers. Additionally, there are niches and benefit spots where Thrivent works well. Learn more in the competitive comparison that showcases Thrivent’s built-in features and optional riders compared to other leading insurers. Download Now       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.