A new producer-use comparison is now available showcasing Thrivent’s built-in features and optional riders compared to other industry leaders: Northwestern Mutual, NGL and Mutual of Omaha. Click below to see how Thrivent compares on: Benefit Amounts Benefit Periods Discounts Shared Care Inflation Options and more! Download Now #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Using LTCi to Protect Retirement Income
Your Clients’ Retirement Income Might Not Be Enough The cost of long-term care services has the potential to be one of the largest expenses your clients will face in retirement. Even if they’ve planned carefully, there’s no way to know how long retirement income will last. A long-term care event could easily deplete their nest egg. But with an LTCi policy, additional funds are available to help pay for long-term care services. And that can help prevent the money your clients set aside for retirement from running out. View the Sales Idea. Using LTCi to Protect Retirement Income
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NGL EssentialLTC – New Washington state premium minimum
New Washington state premium minimum Due to the recent Washington Cares Fund, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is experiencing a very high volume of low premium LTCi new business applications from Washington, many of which are less than one-third NGL’s average LTCi premium per policy. NGL is taking steps to increase the likelihood applicants are purchasing LTCi protection for the long term. NGL is instituting a new premium minimum in Washington state only: Effective Wednesday, July 7, 2021, all WA applications must have a minimum annual premium of $2,000. The other previously announced benefit minimums will no longer in
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Internet Explorer no longer supported for e-Signature
Internet Explorer no longer supported in eApp eSignature process Effective June 29, 2021, the iGo eAPP no longer supports Internet Explorer 11 or earlier for the AlphaTrust eSignature signing. To avoid issues, please use a supported browser: Google Chrome, FireFox, Mircosoft Edge or Safari. If browser issues continue, contact the iPipeline/iGO tech support desk at 1-800-641-6557 or support@ipipeline.com (Mon-Fri 8am–8pm EST). Users will see the following message if they attempt eSignature with Internet Explorer: #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent’s A++ rating affirmed
AM Best affirms Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook Rating reflects Thrivent’s strong business profile and operating performance despite the headwinds of 2020, along with efforts to grow and serve its clients AM Best announced it has affirmed Thrivent’s A++ (Superior) rating as well as its stable outlook. The A++ (Superior) rating is the highest of the agency’s 16 ratings categories. In its review, AM Best recognized Thrivent for continuing to maintain its balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management. In addition, the agency noted Thrivent’s high-quality capital structure, which utilizes
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NGL Holiday Closure & EssentialLTC Videos
Offices Closed July 5 In recognition of Independence Day, NGL’s home office and the LTC administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 5. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, July 6. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable holiday! NGL EssentialLTC Videos If you’re looking for training videos for the EssentialLTC product, then we’ve got you covered. The Agent Resource Center (ARC) has videos covering key features of the product and the “how to” of our E-APP and underwriting process. Visit the ARC today to find these videos under the Sales & Marketing tab
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Your Clients Can Save on LTCi Premiums
In order to make LTCi premiums as affordable as possible, MutualCare Solutions policies offer a variety of premium allowances. Your clients may qualify for one or more of the following allowances: Partner (both issued)* — if both partners are issued under the same policy form/product, they are eligible for a 15% allowance Partner (one issued)* — if just one partner is issued they are eligible for a 5% allowance Preferred — if your clients are in good health, there is a 15% allowance Association/Sponsored Group — clients who are members of a qualifying association or Sponsored Group are eligible for
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NGL EssentialLTC Washington State Cares Fund Reminder
Washington State Cares Fund Reminder As a reminder NGL has instituted new policy minimum benefits, underwriting requirements and administrative changes in Washington State only. To provide coverage similar to the benefits available through the Washington Cares Fund: The minimum Daily Benefit Amount available is $100. Applications with $50 – $90 Daily Benefit Amounts will not be accepted. The applicant must choose an inflation option. Applications with no inflation will not be accepted. Facility only applications will not be accepted. Underwriting: If an applicant in Washington has not been seen by a physician in the last 24 months, they will be
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Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update
From the Desk of Allen Gregoire 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 your case status appearing on Sales Professional Access (SPA). Our teams are working diligently to process LTCi cases as quickly as possible; however, until they are entered into our system, we are unable to confirm the application received date. We encourage you to check the website for updates rather than calling
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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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