CareForward Linked-Benefit Solution Two tools related to the new product solution are now available: CareForward illustration: Create CareForward product proposals for your clients. Long-Term Care Comparison Tool: Use to compare LTCi product options for your client. Video Overview of Illustration and Comparison Tools CareForward – Illustrations The comprehensive illustration offers the capability to create product proposals showing the benefits and costs of the CareForward product for your clients. An iPipeline illustration is not available for this product. Highlights: Ability to design a case based on either the premium to be paid or the benefits required, including the LTC Maximum Monthly
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Introducing CareForward, Thrivent’s new linked-benefit LTCi solution
CareForward™ positions Thrivent as an industry leader in extended care planning At Thrivent, we believe everyone deserves a financial strategy. And a strategy is only as good as the solutions—products, services or tools—that put that strategy into action. That’s why we’re excited to introduce CareForward™ — our new combination long-term care (LTC) and life insurance solution that launches April 25th in all states except California and New York. CareForward is a combination of LTC insurance and life insurance. Clients can pay a one-time lump sum premium or pay a premium over a period of years. As LTC benefits are used,
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Processing times return to business as usual
Long-term care processing times return to business as usual Processing times for long-term care (LTC) new business applications have returned to business as usual. What you need to know Starting in late May 2021, an unprecedented number of LTC applications were submitted in response to the Washington Cares Fund. This one-time event resulted in industry-wide service delays and long processing times for new business. We have been working diligently the past several months to process the large inventory of pending cases and are happy to share that the new business backlog has significantly reduced, returning processing times for new applications
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Join Thrivent at the 2022 ILTCI Conference
Visit Thrivent LTCi in the exhibit hall at Booth 48 Thrivent is excited to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 2022 ILTCI conference in Raleigh, NC. Join us March 20-23 for the ILTCI in-person conference at the Raleigh Convention Center. With just under two months until it starts, there are already nearly 600 attendees and 70 exhibitors and sponsors. Seating will be limited, so please plan to join us for one of these two sessions. Monday, March 21 | 1:00 to 1:45 PM | Room 205 Tuesday, Marcch 22 | 1:00 to 1:45 PM | Room 205 We hope to
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Thrivent Survey: 70% Of Americans Have No Extended Care Plan
70% Of Americans Have No Extended Care Plan InsuranceNewsNet February 1, 2022 Ayo Mseka Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey from Thrivent found that perceptions toward extended care planning haven’t changed, and a significant percentage of Americans have not documented their plans, should the need for extended care arise. Thrivent’s 2021 Extended Care Planning Survey defined extended care as non-medical care for those who need assistance with basic daily activities, such as dressing, bathing or using the bathroom due to a physical or cognitive impairment. It was conducted online in partnership with data intelligence company Morning Consult and polled 2,200
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Thrivent LTC: Advertising Compliance Update
Thrivent Advertising Compliance Bulletin The materials below provide you with guidance on compliant advertising practices under your Thrivent Agreement and outlined in the Producer Compliance Guide All materials used to advertise Thrivent, its products or services, or created with the intent to sell Thrivent’s products must comply with state advertising requirements and be approved by Thrivent prior to use. Violation of Thrivent’s advertising policy may result in disciplinary action and could potentially lead to termination of your Agreement with Thrivent. See the bulletin and full compliance guide for complete details. Advertising Reminder Advertising Compliance Bulletin Full Producer Compliance
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Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – January 17
Holiday closure – January 17 Thrivent and our partners at LTCG will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc #happyholidays
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New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer
New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer Thrivent has just released a strength and commitment piece that is approved for use with consumers. The flyer shares the number of LTCi contracts in force, the LTCi benefits paid to date and the LTCi claims paid in 2020. This piece is meant to help share the Thrivent story with those not yet familiar with the company or with Thrivent’s history in long-term care planning. Please choose the appropriate state-specific version below: ICC States Approved for use in: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,
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Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions
Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions — InsuranceNewNet article Thrivent’s Vice President of Health Insurance Products, Steve Sperka, discusses why it’s critical that Financial Advisors provide guidance to their clients on how to have extended care discussions. This article shares three key guidelines to help advisors encourage these family conversations. Read Article #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Improved illustrations available beginning 11/20
The long-term care illustrations improvements you requested We heard you, and an updated and improved long-term care illustration will be available on Nov. 20. The updated illustration: Has a modern appearance. Was reorganized to provide a better flow of information. Focuses on what’s important to increase your client’s understanding of the product. Note for advisors licensed in California: The updated illustration will be available once your state approves it. Specific changes you’ll see Page order has been changed to bring the most relevant pages to the front. In general, the key terms and definitions will be printed at the end
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