> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option As part of the strategy for our long-term care insurance business, we continue pursuing initiatives to improve the risk and profitability profile of our business, including premium increases on our in-force policies, as needed. Oregon has now allowed the following increases: Oregon Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 48.1% Classic Select 48.1% Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder notifications. Policyholder notifications will begin February 18, 2020 and will continue throughout the next
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2020 Partnership Minimum Benefit Requirements for CA, CT, IN and NY
Each year, the original Partnership states (CA, CT, IN and NY) revisit certain minimum benefit requirements to qualify for their Partnership programs. The requirements that are changing for 2020, as well as some (but not all) minimum Partnership requirements that not changing, are listed below. California Partnership The following minimum benefit requirements for Partnership in California are changing for 2020. Requirements 2019 2020 Minimum Daily Benefit $220 $230 Minimum Monthly Benefit $6,820 $7,130 Connecticut Partnership The following minimum benefit requirements for Partnership in Connecticut are changing for 2020. Requirements 2019 2020 Minimum Daily Benefit $283 $291 Minimum Monthly Benefit
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EssentialLTC Sales Guide Redesigned!
NGL Sales Guide Redesigned The EssentialLTC Sales Guide is redesigned to highlight popular product features with case studies demonstrating when and how each product feature can be used. Understanding the product features allows you to better customize plans and meet the needs of your clients. The hypothetical examples included in the new Sales Guide illustrate how EssentialLTC may benefit a client’s situation and are listed below: Lifetime Benefit Period Extension Rider Shared Benefit Amount Rider Return of Premium Riders Return of Premium with Optional Policy Surrender Riders Flexible Premium Payment Options Inflation Protection Riders Click here to log in to
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LTC Application Update – No Premium Deposit
New – No premium deposit required with applications It’s easier for you to submit EssentialLTC applications. Thanks to your feedback you can now submit mailed paper applications, E-APPs and upload signed paper applications without including a premium deposit. This new feature is available now. Benefits of using E-APP You can work with clients nationwide Share your screen with clients or use it directly with the client Integrates illustration information into the application Time efficient application process Reduces “not in good order” applications Faster processing of business Click here to submit new business. NGL: Announcing LTC Application Updates #goldencareagent #ngl
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Getting Into the Hearts and Minds of Long-Term Care Buyers
Getting Into the Hearts and Minds of Long-Term Care Buyers At Mutual of Omaha, our goal is to help you find the right people to talk to about long-term care insurance – those who are most likely to buy a policy from you. In an effort to identify the right people, we initiated a research project to get into the hearts and mind of long-term care insurance buyers. We wanted to know who they are, why they buy (and why they don’t) and what steps they take to educate themselves before making a buying decision. We also wanted to know
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A Sales Idea Using Both the LTC and Chronic Illness Riders
Our Income Advantage IUL and Life Protection Advantage IUL policies now offer a Long-Term Care Rider in addition to an Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Rider. In some cases, it may benefit your clients to choose both riders. Although both riders can’t be added to the same policy, your clients have the option to split a larger policy into two. And, only one application is needed – you just need to include instructions on the application regarding the client’s intent to split the policy. Take a look at the sales idea flyer to see a case study that shows
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Important Dates: New LTC Compensation and Policy Dating Processes
We are making changes to how we process applications and issue your LTC policies. Here are some key dates to remember. February 23, 2020 The following will apply to all applications signed on and after 2/23/2020: Policies issued will be effective on the date of issue. Regardless of selection, date of application will no longer apply. Initial premium will no longer be accepted with application. If a check is mailed along with the application, the check will be returned to the applicant. If a check is mailed separately to the lock box, the check will be cashed, and a refund
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MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide Update
The MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide has been updated to reflect the new processes effective February 23, 2020. Updated sections include: “Completing the Application” section has been updated to reflect the following changes: We have removed “Date of Application (Initial Premium Required)” as a policy effective date option Initial premium will no longer be accepted (no longer accepting cash with application) Temporary insurance agreements and conditional receipts will no longer be available “Administrative Handling” section has been updated to reflect the following changes: Added post issue requirement premium submission mailing address Oklahoma has been added as a Pre-Appointment state View the
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Updates to LTC Policy Dating Process and Commission Timing
Mutual of Omaha is committed to providing you a product portfolio that meets the needs of your clients. With this goal in mind, we have made the following changes to get your LTC policies issued efficiently. Currently, compensation is paid on LTC13 policies once premium has been collected and the policy is in force, regardless of any outstanding Post Issue Requirements (PIRs). Beginning February 23, 2020, compensation will now be paid at the time all PIRs are received and the case is considered placed. Applications signed on or after this date will be effective on the date the policy is
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Important Announcement from United Security Assurance
January 28, 2020 As many of you are aware, United Security entered into a reinsurance treaty in 2016 in order to improve its financial results and risk-based capital, which had been affected by blocks of business purchased in the past. During an Examination of United Security Assurance Company, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance (“PA DOI”) determined that the Reinsurer’s assets, which back the policyholder reserves for the business transferred to the reinsurer, were substantially invested in subsidiaries and affiliates of a large private company. The PA DOI and the Company have concerns about the Reinsurer’s assets and would like them
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