To better align with our other product lines, beginning June 5, 2020, compensation for LTC policies will be paid at the time all Post Issue Requirements (PIRs) are received and the case is considered placed. As a reminder, below are the PIRs that must be received to place the policy in force: Outstanding Premium Monthly EFT drafts will occur on the first renewal date selected by the customer. For all modes other than monthly, a billing statement will be sent with the policy. Total premium is due 60 days from issue. Policy Delivery Acknowledgement A Policy Delivery Acknowledgement (PDA) is
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Rate Adjustments Effective August 1, 2020
Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) is a core product for Mutual of Omaha, and we intend to remain a key player in this market for years to come. To fulfill this commitment, we actively monitor emerging industry trends and make any adjustments necessary that enable us to keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. For this reason, we will be implementing the following rate adjustments effective August 1, 2020: Block of Business Impacted States LTC06UI Colorado For a complete rate history, see the state approval grid on Sales Professional Access. Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive
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Rate Adjustments Effective September 1, 2020
Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) is a core product for Mutual of Omaha, and we intend to remain a key player in this market for years to come. To fulfill this commitment, we actively monitor emerging industry trends and make any adjustments necessary that enable us to keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. For this reason, we will be implementing the following rate adjustments effective September 1, 2020: Block of Business Impacted States LTC04I and LTC06UI Rhode Island For a complete rate history, see the state approval grid on Sales Professional Access. Policyholder Notification Process
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Financial Advisors Help Build Wealth – You Can Help Protect It
Financial Advisors Help Build Wealth — You Can Help Protect It Leave this flyer behind when meeting with financial advisors to help them start the conversation of LTCi insurance with their clients. Financial Advisors Help Build Wealth – You Can Help Protect It #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville
Go behind the scenes with Carol Carville. We’re excited to show you a candid interview with LTC underwriter, Carol Carville. Carol has worked in group medical, life, disability and now long-term care, so her perspective is unique and varied. In the video, she talks about common application mistakes and why the relationships she has with producers in the field is so important to her and our business. Don’t miss it! Video Interview with Chief LTC Underwriter Carol Carville #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Include LTCi in Retirement Planning
Most people understand the need for retirement planning. But your clients may not be thinking about how they would pay for LTC services if needed in the future. A MutualCare Solutions long-term care insurance policy may be what your clients need to complete their retirement plan. Our policies cover basic needs like housekeeping and grocery shopping to care in an assisted living center or nursing home. And, the money your clients have saved can be used to enjoy retirement or set up a college fund for grandkids. Talk to your clients who may be planning for retirement. Let them know
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Plant the Seed Early for Long-Term Care Insurance
Your clients lead busy lives and they may put off making important decisions. Plant the seed early with these clients to help plan for possible future health needs. Buying a long-term care insurance policy may be far down the list of their priorities, so let them know the benefits of getting coverage early. Advantages to buying LTCi early Insurability — clients will be more likely to be approved for coverage Affordability — rates are based on your client’s age at time of purchase Peace of Mind — clients can rest easy, they are protected for any future care they may
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New Compound BIO for The Connecticut Partnership
GOOD IS GETTING BETTER NEW TO THE CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP: TRANSCARE II 3% COMPOUND BENEFIT INCREASE OPTION People are living longer, and they need competitively-priced, flexible strategies to help protect their loved ones and financial futures. Long term care insurance can help address costs stemming from qualified long term care services, so clients can help protect their quality of life with confidence knowing they’ve prepared. Introducing TransCare® II’s 3% Compound Benefit Increase Option, available to your clients starting June 1, 2020. With level premium, this Compound Benefit Increase Option automatically increases policy benefits by 3%, annually, beginning on its anniversary date.
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Set Target Premium with MutualCare Solutions Software
When you are meeting with clients who have a desired premium in mind for long-term care coverage, we have a great tool to get you to that premium amount. Use the MutualCare Solutions software Set Target Premium feature. It allows you to enter the desired premium your clients want while building the benefits around the premium. When you open the software, look for this symbol. Now, enter the client’s state, age, gender, premium mode, inflation protection and elimination period. Once you hit Set Target Premium, you will enter the client’s desired premium. The monthly benefit will adjust to the targeted
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Advantages of a Monthly LTCi Benefit
Some insurance companies offer LTCi policies based on a daily benefit amount. Mutual of Omaha’s policies are based on a monthly benefit. A daily benefit has a per day maximum which means your clients are reimbursed up to a set amount for each day. If the cost of the service is over this amount, your client will have to pay the balance. With a monthly benefit, your clients are reimbursed for the actual costs of the services received each day up to the maximum monthly benefit – regardless of daily costs that may vary throughout the month. While both policies
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