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. Massachusetts has now allowed the following increases: Massachusetts Product Series Increase for Policies with Limited Benefit Periods Increase for Policies with Lifetime Benefit Periods PCS I 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple PCS II 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple Choice 1 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple 40% phased 13.3%, 13.3%, 13.4% simple
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Introducing: Expanded Relationship Teams
Focusing on Relationships to Enhance Your Experience Relationships are at the core of OneAmerica®. We believe in personal service, and we believe in you. We care about your relationships with your clients. We hear and validate your feedback. That’s why we’re focusing on Enhancing Your Experience in 2020. More Support for You The first enhancement is coming in January, with your Expanded Relationship Team. It’s a comprehensive crew, including Wholesalers, Account Relationship Management, Sales Development Partners, Case Managers, Underwriters, and New Business Processors. Each member is ready to embark on a relationship with you and support your business needs.
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OneAmerica Care Solutions News
Quick reads SECURE Act: Changes and opportunities abound You’ve heard the news: The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019. But do you know how it will impact Americans planning for retirement? The act tackles the gap between what Americans have for retirement and what they will actually need, and it includes these key changes: Support for new parents through penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts, including IRAs, for qualified births and adoptions Elimination of the IRA contribution age limit and extension of the required minimum distribution start date to age
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Industry News, Linked Benefit/Hybrids, and OneAmerica.
Asset Care, hybrid, linked benefit, LTC, oneamerica, State Life, and training.
Asset Care, hybrid, linked benefit, LTC, oneamerica, State Life, and training.
Thrivent Named One of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies
THRIVENT NAMED ONE OF THE 2020 WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES BY ETHISPHERE February 25, 2020 | Samantha Mehrotra, Public Relations Manager Recognition honors those companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy and strive to create positive change throughout their global communities. Minneapolis — Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Thrivent has been recognized nine years in a row and is one of only five honorees in the financial services industry.
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Sales Professional Access Case Monitoring Enhancement
Mutual of Omaha is continually evaluating opportunities to improve our business processes and tools to help you get your applications issued quicker. We are excited to announce a new case monitoring enhancement. Effective February 16, 2020, the case monitoring dashboard on Sales Professional Access has been updated to display more accurate and detailed requirements. Examples of the new Requirement Headings are illustrated below (click to enlarge): As always, if you have any questions regarding your case status or any outstanding requirements, please reach out to Case Management at 800-275-5528. Sales Professional Access Case Monitoring Enhancement #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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LTC Commission Timing and No Cash with Application Update
Beginning February 23, compensation will be paid at the time the first premium payment is received, all Post Issue Requirements (PIRs) are complete and the case is considered placed. Applications signed on or after this date will be effective on the date the policy is issued. Date of application will no longer be a coverage effective date option. As we implement these changes, there are important dates and details to remember: February 23, 2020 Policies issued will be effective on the date of issue. Replacement cases will still have the option to elect a date after policy issue. Initial premium
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Legacy Rate Adjustments Effective May 1, 2020
Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) is a core product for Mutual of Omaha, and we intend to remain a key player in this market for years to come. To fulfill this commitment, we actively monitor emerging industry trends and make any adjustments necessary that enable us to keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. For this reason, we will be implementing the following rate adjustments effective May 1, 2020: Block of Business Impacted States LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA & LTA Hawaii For a complete rate history, see the state approval grid on Sales Professional Access. Policyholder
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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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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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Genworth, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.
Genworth, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, and LTCi.
Genworth, insurance, Long-Term Care, long-term care insurance, LTC, and LTCi.
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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