Find out what NGL’s underwriting is all about Join our Chief Underwriter, Paul Weber on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 12 p.m. CST for an hour long session to go over National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) overall underwriting philosophy, our ideal applicant and we’ll discuss all that YOU told us you wanted to hear. The topics we’ll be covering were either compiled from surveys or were a direct result of conversation with the field. Click here to register. Our goal is transparency — we want to be sure you know what to expect when you submit an NGL LTCi
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NGL EssenitalLTC – Massachusetts Forms Update
Massachusetts Forms Update Recently the commonwealth (state) of Massachusetts revised their consumer Medicare guide, A Massachusetts Consumer’s Guide to Medicare. Additionally, there is also an update to the title of the Medigap guide, 2021 Choosing a Medigap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare. Both of these are required to be left with applicants prior to completing a Massachusetts application. In order to reflect the change, the MassHealth (Medicaid) Exemptions Acknowledgement Form NLTC-ACK-MA, which needs to be submitted with every Massachusetts application, has been updated. Beginning Friday, September 10, 2021, the updated documents must be used for
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The Changing Landscape of Long-Term Care Planning
LTCi Remains Firmly Rooted as Viable Option When it comes to planning for LTC, consumers have more choices than ever before. But if they’re looking for the least expensive option, more comprehensive and generous benefits and other features like care coordination and inflation protection, then a traditional LTCi policy may be their best option. Traditional Policy Advantages: The least expensive way to fund long-term care services, providing strong value for the consumer Benefits are more comprehensive and generous than those provided by combined products Flexible policies provide coverage during the progression of care Provides known coverage amounts on day one
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Updates and changes to our Asset Care® portfolio
Updates and changes to our Asset Care® portfolio OneAmerica® is committed to the long-term care (LTC) market and to offering products that bring value to both the agents and clients we serve together. To help ensure the longevity of our Care Solutions product portfolio and confidently continue to keep our promises to you and your clients, we must continually monitor market conditions, practices, pricing and features and make adjustments as needed. Below is information on upcoming changes to be aware of: Changes on Asset Care Single Premium, Annuity Funding Whole Life and Asset-Care I in California We’ll be making
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Find Ways to Help LTC Claims Go Smoothly
Agents can be extremely helpful during during the claims process. Here are some recommendations for ways you can help the entire process go smoothly for your clients: Make sure you are familiar with the benefits of the policy so you can remind your clients and their families how it works and what services may be covered. This includes: A general understanding of all policy benefits A specific understanding of hospice care and respite care benefits since these are particularly stressful situations where agents typically get involved Become familiar with the claims intake process so you can help clients initiate a
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NGL EssenitalLTC – Washington State Sales Announcement
Washington State Sales Announcement As stated in previous communications, the Washington Cares Fund has generated an influx of business that has reached levels beyond NGL’s processing capacity. In order to continue to accept business for other states, restrictions were put into place only allowing certain 10-Year and Single Payment applications to be submitted. Even with these restrictions, NGL has continued to see an increased volume of Washington State applications. Due to this, NGL has made the difficult decision to stop all sales of EssentialLTC in Washington State effective immediately. There is an exception for pre-approved multi-life executive carves outs with
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Return to pre-COVID guidelines: COI no longer required for every case
Return to pre-COVID guidelines: COI no longer required for every case Effective immediately, we will no longer require a Certificate of Insurability (COI) to be completed at policy delivery if premium is submitted with the application and the policy is issued standard or better. As long as the premium is submitted with the application, doesn’t have a substandard rating, and bound via a temporary insurance agreement (such as in Cash with App cases), no COI will be required. Additionally, we will no longer require a COI to be completed prior to initiating a request of funds or 1035 exchange. This
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It’s a $100,000 Question
The social media post available here is compliance-approved and ready to use on Facebook and LinkedIn as long as it is not changed or altered in any way. Keep in mind it must be used exactly as described. STEP 1 — Copy and paste the approved text below into your status: Could you afford to pay $100,000 a year* for nursing home care? Most people can’t. Use Mutual of Omaha’s calculator to see the cost of services in your state. https://www.mutualofomaha.com/long-term-care-insurance/broker-calculator *Based on the national average of $109,231.20 per year for a private room in a nursing home. Source: Mutual
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Mutual of Omaha Consumer Video
This short video tells a compelling story. Use it to get people thinking about the future and talking about their potential need for long-term care services. Show it in a face-to-face setting. Include it as a kick-off to an LTC seminar. Attach it to an email prior to meeting with a client. Use it to generate interest to people will want to meet with you. Be sure to show the correct version — the one that’s approved for use with consumers in your state. View the flyer. A Short Video Approved for Use With Consumers #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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NGL EssentialLTC – Underwriting Presentation
EssentialLTC Underwriting Presentation Get the most out of your field underwriting with the Tips on NGL’s EssentialLTC underwriting process presentation! This presentation will help you spot any major roadblocks while field underwriting so you can give your clients the best possible outcome when it comes time to submit their application. It offers a high-level overview of the best practices, key points to remember, questions to ask every client and what materials are a must when field underwriting. Click the image above or click here to access the presentation today! Please note, the presentation is best viewed with a Chrome browser.
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