Early Bird: Activate Now With Lumico Medigap Solutions

Click Here to add additional carriers & products to your appointments. Questions? Call our Marketing Team at 800-842-7799! Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest announcements from the Top Carriers! Check out GoldenCare News   #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

NGL EssentialLTC StrateCision Update

EssentialLTC Update EssentialLTC in StrateCision The enhanced version of EssentialLTC has been approved for use in StrateCision’s programs.   VitalLTC updates coming soon We are still testing the VitalLTC updates. You will be notified when the updates are complete.   1035 Exchange Flyer Don’t forget that you can fund EssentialLTC by a tax-free 1035 Exchange. Click here to download the 1035 Exchange Flyer. It gives you valuable background information on 1035 Exchanges, reasons for doing them and it shows how NGL’s EssentialLTC can be funded with a 1035 Exchange. You can also reference the Agent Guide for a full breakdown
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Thrivent LTC: Rider Compatibility Chart

Optional Rider Compatibility Chart Not sure which riders can be added to the same policy? Can you select the Flexible Increase Benefit inflation with the 10-Pay? (No.) Is the Cash Benefit Rider available if you purchase the Return of Premium Upon Death Rider? (Yes.) Thrivent makes it quick and easy to determine rider availability for any scenario. On page 28 of the Producer Guide, you will find the Optional Rider Compatibility Chart seen below. Download Guide For the Optional Rider Compatibility Chart and a complete description of each rider, download the Producer Guide for quick reference. Download Now    
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Managing Expectations When Clients Go on Claim

Your Phone is Going to Ring When the need for long-term care services arises, the producer often is the first person contacted. That’s why it’s important for you to understand your role in the LTCi claims process so you can help manage your clients’ expectations. If you become aware of a potential claim, notify the claims department as soon as possible. And be prepared to provide the following information: Insured’s name Phone number Mailing address Email address Policy number Insured’s representative/power of attorney Type of claim (i.e., home health care, assisted living, nursing home) Want to learn what happens next?
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Thrivent LTC eApp Notice

Internet Explorer will no longer be supported Beginning 5/15/21, iPipeline (which hosts the Thrivent eApp), will no longer support the Internet Explorer browser for use with the iGO eApp or Illustrations. If you are using Internet Explorer 11, please switch to one of the following supported browsers: Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Users will see the following notice when logging into iGo:   Top Thrivent eApp Tips Make sure you are using the correct iGo site and login. Different iGo accounts require different access URLs and different usernames. Entering the wrong credentials may result in an error
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

NGL – Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act

Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act NGL would like to address the Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act and timing for application processing. The most recent date determined by the Washington legislature to meet the “opt out” provision by obtaining a private LTCi policy is November 1, 2021. There is a high probability that all LTCi carriers will see a large increase in applications from now until the fall. In order to process new business and offer an underwriting decision in a timely manner, we are suggesting any applications for applicants trying to meet the November 1 deadline
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

USPS Mail Delays

You may have noticed substantial delays with the mail you receive through the US Postal Service (USPS). One of our concerns related to our business is the potential delay between the time mail is postmarked and the time it is received. This could cause issues for customers who receive renewal notices and pay premiums by mail. With that in mind, the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) has issued Bulletin 21–08 to direct agents and advisors to work with policyholders affected by this type of delay. The MIA asks agents and advisors to actively monitor and implement measures to avoid, to the
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

Good News | It’s Never Been Easier To Get Your GTL Questions Answered

Good News! Easily Contact GTL’s Sales Support Team While On-The-Go Don’t have time to call or email GTL’s Support Support Team with questions? The new Text-to-Chat is here to help you quickly get answers while you’re on-the-go! Simply text 800-323-6907 if you need product information, have state availability questions, need rates or supplies, or have any other questions! Text to Chat is available only during GTL’s business hours: Monday-Thursday 7AM – 5PM | Friday 8AM – 12PM Are you using GTL’s Text-to-Chat feature? Click Here to add additional carriers & products to your appointments. Questions? Call our Marketing Team at
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Strength Through Teamwork – Association Marketing

We’ve updated our Association Marketing materials. Our new flyers and brochures are a great way for you tell the story about our how long-term care products can benefit association members. Getting Started This brochure provides some of the key reasons and ways you can grow your business by working with associations, including which products you can offer.   The Guidelines This flyer lists association requirements and provides a step-by-step association approval process, from submitting a proposal to receiving approval.   For more details and additional materials, visit our dedicated Association Marketing page on Sales Professional Access.   Strength Through Teamwork
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Start the LTCi Conversation

Start the Long-Term Care Conversation Three Simple Approaches: Asking these simple questions often is a good way to get people talking about their families, their finances and their plans for the future. Who do you know? “If you’re like most people, you probably know someone who’s needed long-term care services. Maybe you’ve been a caregiver yourself. Either way, you know the emotional, physical and financial toll it can take on the family. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to your family.”   What’s your plan? “Most people tell me their plan is to live a long life, but they often
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).