Transamerica: Dementia Field Guide

Protecting wealth for an aging America As a financial professional, the question isn’t “if,” but “how many” of your clients will be affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Help your clients understand and address the financial implications of this damaging disease. Through our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab, we’ve developed several comprehensive pieces designed to illustrate the costs associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Transamerica is a proud supporter of the MIT AgeLab. LEARN MORE   If you have any questions, please contact your Transamerica support team: 888-545-2713.   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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Categories: Industry News and Long-Term Care.

Transamerica New LTC Social Media Flyer

CONNECT WITH CLIENTS Using These Pre-Built Social Media Campaigns Check out the new LTC social media flyer with all of the resources you need to learn how to market yourself through social media! Reach clients where they are with this pre-built social media kit. We’ve included instructions for use, as well as best practices. Get Guide   If you have any questions, please contact your Transamerica support team: 888-545-2713.   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act

Important details about the Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act In 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed the Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act into law, paving the way for a first-in-the nation publicly funded long term care benefit for eligible residents. Get all the details on this law in our new summary flyer. View Flyer   If you have any questions, please contact your Transamerica support team: 888-545-2713.   Important details about the Washington State Long Term Care Trust Act   #goldencareagent #transamerica
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EssentialLTC Long-Term Care Updates

Coming soon – all policies will have copies of schedule pages You asked and we listened. Beginning on Wednesday, November 25, all issued policies will now be accompanied by copies of the schedule pages for your convenience. These copies are intended for you to easily keep a copy of the schedule pages for your own records before you forward the policy to the policyholder. Copies of schedule pages will be issued with all National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) EssentialLTC policies, except for California which will be available at a later date. Underwriting tips and refresher Do you need a
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Added TV advertising to boost brand awareness during the holidays

Added TV advertising to boost brand awareness during the holidays Building upon the success of our TV brand launch earlier this year, Thrivent commercials are back on the air. The ads share our brand messages—money as a tool, expert financial guidance, and living lives full of meaning and gratitude—and are supported visually with warm images of home and family, which are welcoming during these holiday months. Running through Dec. 31, this significant fourth-quarter advertising investment is comparable in size to the summer media blitz that kick-started our brand awareness campaign in July. The media buy features our live action TV
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Lights, Camera… Action!

Get Up to Speed with New Training Videos Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with a two-part series of short training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Then, move on to discover how policies in the MutualCare Solutions portfolio can help meet the needs of any client. Part 1: Let’s Begin the Conversation Learn how LTCi helps people protect retirement assets, maintain their independence and control decisions about their care. Watch the Video   Part 2: The MutualCare Solution Get details about our two stand-alone policies in the MutualCare Solutions portfolio. Watch the Video   Want
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Genworth – 2020 Cost of Care Survey Results

We started tracking the cost of care 17 years ago and have been trusted source since. Since 2004, families across America have counted on us to help them understand the cost of care. Our research in 435 cities and towns across all 50 states has not only helped individuals plan for their own care but helped policymakers with forecasting and legislative reform. Over the years, we’ve tracked various trends that have come and gone but one thing hasn’t changed: long term care costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care are higher than most people have planned for
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Good News | Updated 2021 Tax Deductible Limits Just Announced

Good News! New 2021 Tax Deductible Limits for LTCi Just Announced Increased tax deductible limits can be a significant benefit for those with tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The following are the just-announced 2021 limits (2020 in brackets): Attained Age Before Close of Taxable Year 2021 Limit  (2020) 40 or less $450  ($430) More than 40 but not more than 50 $850  ($810) More than 50 but not more than 60 $1,690  ($1,630) More than 60 but not more than 70 $4,520  ($4,350) More than 70 $5,640  ($5,430) Click here for
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

Agents: Get Up to Speed with New Mutual of Omaha Training Videos!

November is LTC Awareness Month Get Agents Up to Speed with New Training Videos Learning about long-term care insurance is easy with a two-part series of short training videos. Start by focusing on why clients need LTCi. Then, move on to discover how policies in the MutualCare® Solutions portfolio can help meet the needs of any client. Part 1: Let’s Begin the Conversation Learn how LTCi helps people protect retirement assets, maintain their independence and control decisions about their care. Watch the Video   Part 2: The MutualCare Solution Get details about our two stand-alone policies in the MutualCare Solutions
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

NGL’s upcoming holiday hours

Upcoming holiday hours We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season. Please note these upcoming important dates with special holiday hours for our office: Wednesday, November 25 – Office closes at 1 p.m. PST Thursday, November 26 – Closed Friday, November 27 – Closed Thursday, December 24 – Office closes at 1 p.m. PST Friday, December 25 – Closed Thursday, December 31 – Office closes at 1 p.m. PST Friday, January 1 – Closed Please contact your dedicated Long Term Care Sales Team at LTC@nglic.com with questions. Thank you.     #goldencareagent #ngl #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.