Call to Action: Start the Long-Term Care conversation NOW!

July 26, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Call to Action: Start the Long-Term Care conversation NOW!

From the Desk of Tom Randall Regardless of Which State They Live In…  the WA Cares Fund Program MATTERS to Your Clients! It’s Very Important You Understand the New Washington Cares Fund Program. Here’s why, and what you need to tell your clients and prospects! Effective 1/1/22, Washington workers will pay an EXTRA tax of $0.58 per every $100 of earnings… with NO Maximum Limit! If you make $100,000, you would owe an EXTRA $580 tax/year… Even at $50,000, that’s an EXTRA $290 tax/year Worked harder? If you’re at $500,000, that’s an EXTRA $2900/year! For that EXTRA $290 – $2900 tax/year,
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, case submission, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTC application, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, MutualCare, MutualCare Solutions Product, omaha, policy, WA Cares Fund, WA LTSS Trust Act, and WA Trust Act.

Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update

July 20, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update

From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Mutual of Omaha is pleased to announce the long-term care back-office data entry of applications has returned to normal processing times. Applications and all case status updates are now visible on Sales Professional Access (SPA), including application received date. Note: Due to the ongoing influx of business, telephone interview availability is limited. Currently, interviews are being schedule 2-3 weeks out from when requested by underwriting. We encourage you and your agents to check SPA to review your case status updates as our teams work diligently to process your LTCi cases as quickly as possible.
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, case submission, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTC application, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, MutualCare, MutualCare Solutions, MutualCare Solutions LTC, MutualCare Solutions LTCi, MutualCare Solutions Product, omaha, policy, WA Cares Fund, WA LTSS Trust Act, and WA Trust Act.

Your Clients Can Save on LTCi Premiums

July 1, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, long-term care premiums, LTC, LTC premiums, LTCi, LTCi premiums, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and omaha.

Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update

June 29, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, case submission, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTC application, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, MutualCare, MutualCare Solutions, MutualCare Solutions LTC, MutualCare Solutions LTCi, MutualCare Solutions Product, omaha, policy, WA Cares Fund, WA LTSS Trust Act, and WA Trust Act.

Updated MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide

June 29, 2021 | by | Comments Off on 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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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, MutualCare, MutualCare Solutions, MutualCare Solutions LTC, MutualCare Solutions LTCi, MutualCare Solutions Product, omaha, policy, and product guide.

Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis

June 21, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis

Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis Just because a client received a concerning health diagnosis, that doesn’t mean they won’t qualify for long-term care insurance. We’ve created a new condition-related marketing series to help you understand what clients are going through and help assist them successfully apply for an LTCi policy. Check out our first installment where we talk about osteoporosis.   Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, omaha, policy, and Underwriting'.

Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

June 4, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. In February, we announced a temporary transition to virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. However, due to the increasing number of Americans being vaccinated, we will be moving back to face-to-face assessments. Effective June 1, 2021, virtual assessments will only be conducted when a nurse is not available or due to geographic location. *Reminder:  Underwriting will initiate scheduling assessments for LTC applicants
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, Coronavirus, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, omaha, pandemic, policy, underwriting assessment, virtual assessment, and virus.

Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

May 26, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. In February, we announced a temporary transition to virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. However, due to the increasing number of Americans being vaccinated, we will be moving back to face-to-face assessments. Effective June 1, 2021, virtual assessments will only be conducted when a nurse is not available or due to geographic location. *Reminder:  Underwriting will
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, Coronavirus, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, omaha, pandemic, policy, underwriting assessment, virtual assessment, and virus.

Reminder: Now Conducting Virtual Assessments for LTCi

March 30, 2021 | by | Comments Off on Reminder: Now Conducting Virtual Assessments for LTCi

Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. As a result, your LTC Underwriting team is temporarily completing virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. Virtual assessment qualification parameters will be based on underwriter discretion. Minimum requirements for consideration: Applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. * Applicants with any blood pressure, build and mobility concerns will not qualify for a virtual assessment. What is required to successfully complete
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: assessment, Coronavirus, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, omaha, pandemic, policy, underwriting assessment, virtual assessment, and virus.

COVID tax questions

February 22, 2021 | by | Comments Off on COVID tax questions

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) provided coronavirus relief as well as other tax related extensions that will affect your clients. Here are some highlights that relate to individuals. Stimulus checks are back. The amount is $600 per taxpayer and $1,200 for married persons filing jointly along with $600 for each qualifying child. Income limits vary upon marital status. Teachers and instructors who teach grades K-12 are allowed a $250/$500 (Single/MFJ) above the line deduction to allow for the purchase of personal protection equipment and disinfectant. The above the line deduction for $300 of charitable gifts is extended into 2021. There
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, insurance, insurance company, long-term, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, LTCi, Mutual, mutual of omaha, omaha, pandemic, policy, tax, tax deductibility, Tax Deductions, and virus.