Mutual of Omaha has filed for rate increases in the state of Maine and Vermont. Although approval is pending, ME and VT require carriers to notify policyholders of the rate adjustment request via letter in August. Within the notification letter, the insured was informed of the following: The average proposed rate adjustment The advanced notification requirements (60, 75, or 90 days) The rate increase notification expectations Bureau of Insurance contact information We are continuing to work with the states on the actual rate increase filings and will communicate approved amounts as well as implementation dates when that information is available.
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Vermont (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase 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. Vermont has now allowed the following increases: Vermont Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 22.4% Classic Select 22.4% This rate increase applies to AARP® and non-AARP policies. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Oregon (Choice 1)
> Choice 1 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 for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Choice 1 55% 72% 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 January 28,
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Kansas (Pre-PCS)
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. Kansas has now allowed the following increases: Kansas Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Pre-PCS 39% 117% This rate increase applies to non-AARP, non-partnership policies only. 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 January
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Kansas (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
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. Kansas has now allowed the following increases: Kansas Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 37.2% Classic Select 37.2% This rate increase applied to Non-AARP and AARP® policies. 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 January 28, 2020 and will continue throughout the next year.
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: North Carolina (Choice 1)
> Choice 1 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. North Carolina has now allowed the following increases: North Carolina Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods Choice 1 55.13% phased 25%, 24.1% cumulative 86.56% phased 25%, 25%, 19.4% cumulative This rate increase applies to policies issued on or after 2/1/2003 Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Oregon (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
> 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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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Michigan AARP (Privileged Choice®)
> Privileged Choice® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase 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. Michigan has now allowed the following increases: Michigan AARP Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 20.9% This rate increase applies to AARP policies only. 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 January
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Georgia (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
> Privileged Choice® and Classic Select® with Stable Premium Option > 1% Benefit Increase 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. Georgia has now allowed the following increases: Georgia Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 12% Classic Select 12% This rate increase applies to AARP and non-AARP policies. Communications Timeline Servicing agents will receive a list of their impacted policyholders in this state one week prior to the start of policyholder
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In-Force Rate Action Announcement: Idaho (Privileged Choice® and Classic Select®)
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. Idaho has now allowed the following increases: Idaho non-AARP Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 15% Classic Select 15% Idaho AARP Product Series Increase Percentage Privileged Choice 15% 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 December 3, 2019 and will continue throughout the
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