Advanced Markets Minute – January 2023

January 23, 2023 | by | Comments Off on Advanced Markets Minute – January 2023

SECURE 2.0 Welcome to the Advanced Markets Minute in both print and audio form. Today we’re going to discuss key provisions of Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, better known as SECURE 2.0 Listen Now   After widespread bipartisan support, the long discussed SECURE 2.0 has passed both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022 Just like the SECURE Act of 2019 made significant changes to retirement accounts, SECURE 2.0 implements many more changes and expands on some changes made by the original Act. The new law has close
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Division T, insurance, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTC insurance, LTCi, LTCi protection, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, omaha, secure, and SECURE 2.0.

New: Extended Care Conversation Guide

January 20, 2023 | by | Comments Off on New: Extended Care Conversation Guide

In the first part of the year, we are focusing on resources and tools to help advisors have proactive conversations about extended care planning. Today, we debut our new Extended Care Conversation Guide, filled with talking points and leading questions designed to engage your clients. Watch for additional resources in the coming weeks. New: Extended Care Conversation Guide This 7 page conversation guide was developed to facilitate better extended care discussions. It is meant to be used to learn a prospect or client’s perspective on long-term care. As with many conversations about aging, long-term care can be a sensitive topic.
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.
Tags: closure, holiday, holiday closing, holiday closure, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, office closing, Thrivent, Thrivent Financial, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Good News | Mutual of Omaha Webinar Line-Up

January 17, 2023 | by | Comments Off on Good News | Mutual of Omaha Webinar Line-Up

More Chances To Win A Wild Kingdom Gift Bag Of Swag We’ve lined up an excellent series of training webinars over the next several weeks, with special guest speakers from Mutual of Omaha. What’s more, during each special presentation, we’ll be offering attendees a chance to win a Wild Kingdom gift bag of swag!   Check out the line-up, and be sure to register to save your seat! – Jan. 18:  SPECIAL: Tips For Nailing Social Media Marketing – Mar. 9:  SPECIAL: The Unique Tax Advantages of Traditional LTCi – Mar. 29:  SPECIAL: Omaha Underwriting Insights & New Business Process
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Long-Term Care.

Thrivent will be closed Monday, January 16

January 16, 2023 | by | Comments Off on Thrivent will be closed Monday, January 16

Thrivent will be closed Monday, January 16 Thrivent will be closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will be closed Monday for the holiday. We will re-eopn at 8:30 AM Central on Tuesday, January 17.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.
Tags: closure, holiday, holiday closing, holiday closure, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, office closing, Thrivent, Thrivent Financial, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Office Closing, January 16th

January 16, 2023 | by | Comments Off on Office Closing, January 16th

From the Desk of Amanda Blackburn Mutual of Omaha and it’s affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Thanks for all you do!   Amanda Blackburn LTC Sales Director (800) 693-6083 Contact Me   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Custom Solution, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, MutualCare, MutualCare Custom Solution, MutualCare Secure Solution, MutualCare Solutions, MutualCare Solutions LTC, MutualCare Solutions LTCi, omaha, and Secure Solution.

FAST FACT | Success in 2023!

January 10, 2023 | by | Comments Off on FAST FACT | Success in 2023!

Fast Fact – Success in 2023! GoldenCare has been busy making this the year to help more people and make more money! We’re rolling out OmniFlex – a brand new short-term care plan, we’ve got an updated Pivot Presentation, and… InstaPivot – a new STC underwriting tool and more!  Click here to listen to Tom’s short roll-out plan. Here’s to success in 2023! Click Here to watch this Fast Fact     If you’re already appointed through GoldenCare, but are not yet taking advantage of all we have to offer, call your Regional Director at 800-842-7799!         #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
Tags: fast fact and Long-Term Care.

You’re Invited! | Tips for Nailing Social Media Marketing

January 10, 2023 | by | Comments Off on You’re Invited! | Tips for Nailing Social Media Marketing

Seniors are turning to social media to stay connected with friends and family. It’s an excellent way to help build your insurance business and stay in touch with existing clients! Join us for a presentation with special guest, Paige Wohlers, Senior Marketing Specialist at Mutual of Omaha who specializes in Social Media Marketing. Paige will share tips on creating effective graphics & captions, how to grow your audience and increase interaction, demonstrate joining Mutual of Omaha’s agent groups, and show the ease of creating your first post!   Wed., January 18, 2023 at 10 a.m. Central         Questions
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Long-Term Care.

Six Steps to LTCi Sales

January 9, 2023 | by | No Comments

Boost your LTCi sales by furthering your product and sales process knowledge! Our Sales and Marketing Process brochure breaks the sales process down into 6 thoughtful steps, helping you organize your approach to sales. This handy brochure also suggests other educational material for each step in the process, so it’s an invaluable resource for learning all things LTCi. Check out the steps and how they can help you jump start sales by downloading the brochure.   Six Steps to LTCi Sales   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTC Planning, LTCi, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and planning options.

California Application Update

January 9, 2023 | by | Comments Off on California Application Update

California Application Update The California Department of Insurance has recently introduced new requirements for Fraud Notice language that must be included on applications submitted in the state of California effective January 1, 2023. As a result of this change, a new California application will be required for all California EssentialLTC applications dated January 1, 2023 and after. Form Name: New Form Number: Replaced Form Number: Application for Individual Nursing Facility and Residential Care Facility Only or Comprehensive Long Term Care Insurance NLTC100A-CA (Rev.2023) NLTC100A-CA   The new application will be available via the EssentialLTC Agent Resource Center on Friday, December
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.
Tags: EssentialLTC, holiday, holiday closing, holiday closure, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, National Guardian Life, National Guardian Life Insurance Company, NGL, thanksgiving, and thanksgiving holiday.

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Back

January 9, 2023 | by | Comments Off on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Back

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is back in 2023 with a new series showcasing conservation success and inspiring the next generation of conservationists. The 10-episode Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild series premiers Monday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. EST with “Bear Cub Rescue,” which can be seen on RFD-TV and digital channels. The series will air every Friday night beginning January 6 on RFD-TV and each episode will go live on Sunday nights at 7pm on WildKingdom.com. Go to https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/new-episodes for more information about the series!   Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Back   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: animal, animals, Keep it Wild, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, National Wildlife Federation, omaha, Peter Gros, and Wild Kingdom.