Long-Term Care Time Service Update

Mutual of Omaha would like to thank you for your Long-Term Care business and the trust you put in us. We are aware that our Long-Term Care application service levels are not where you expect them to be. With our commitment to providing you the quality of service you have come to expect, we are hiring and training additional case managers to help with the workload to ensure your business is handled properly and as quickly as possible. In addition, due to the recent Omicron COVID-19 variant, our Long-Term Care vendor partners are experiencing delays in time service. Significant staffing
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

NEW: Consumer-Approved Newspaper Ad

Are you trying to grow your LTCi book of business with an association, local community or HOA? Use this brand new consumer-facing ad to help get your name in front of prospects.* The ad is available in 1/4 (4.25″ x 5.5″) page and 1/2 (8.5″ x 5.5″) page layouts. Contact our Sales Support team at sales.support@mutualofomaha.com or 1-800-693-6083 to receive the digital files. * Print and/or media fees are not the responsibility of Mutual of Omaha.   NEW: Consumer-Approved Newspaper Ad   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – January 17

Holiday closure – January 17 Thrivent and our partners at LTCG will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc #happyholidays
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer

New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer Thrivent has just released a strength and commitment piece that is approved for use with consumers. The flyer shares the number of LTCi contracts in force, the LTCi benefits paid to date and the LTCi claims paid in 2020. This piece is meant to help share the Thrivent story with those not yet familiar with the company or with Thrivent’s history in long-term care planning. Please choose the appropriate state-specific version below: ICC States Approved for use in: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases

New Enhanced EssentialLTC Releases Beginning February 4, 2022, the enhanced version of EssentialLTC will be available in the states of DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD! California will also have a new business rate refresh on the same day. Enhanced EssentialLTC for DE, HI, ND, NJ and SD Features For joint policies, when one insured passes away the premium will now decrease to an amount specified on the illustration and Policy Schedule for each person. The Waiver of Premium Rider for Home and Community Care Services is now built into the policy and premium when Comprehensive Coverage is selected. The
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

The Value of Care Coordination

The need for long-term care services can come on slowly, or it can happen overnight. No matter when it happens, families often struggle to find appropriate care for their loved one. A care coordinator can help. Read more about the built-in benefit in our LTC Sales Idea   The Value of Care Coordination   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Six Steps to LTCi Sales

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).

Download the 2022 LTCi Tax Advantages Flyers

There are a lot of advantages to owning a traditional long-term care policy. It helps people remain in their homes as long as possible, ensures parents won’t have to rely on their kids to take care of them, and provides protection for a retirement nest egg. But there’s another important advantage… the potential to save on federal and state income taxes. The LTCi tax advantages flyers are now updated with the 2022 eligible deduction amounts. Download the flyers now: Agent Tax Guide Tax Advantages for Individuals Tax Advantages for Business Owners   Download the 2022 LTCi Tax Advantages Flyers  
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions

Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions — InsuranceNewNet article Thrivent’s Vice President of Health Insurance Products, Steve Sperka, discusses why it’s critical that Financial Advisors provide guidance to their clients on how to have extended care discussions. This article shares three key guidelines to help advisors encourage these family conversations. Read Article     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

TODAY! GoldenCare’s Industry Updates Year End Grand Finale Special Event!

Join us for a special Industry Updates presentation with special guest speaker, Steve Moses, President of the Center for Long-Term Care Reform. This is one of our most important Industry Updates discussions to-date!   #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.