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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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

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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Categories: Consumer Marketing Materials, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

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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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Thrivent LTC: Consumer presentation now available

Consumer presentation: 4 Truths about Long-Term Care This new workshop shows attendees how developing an extended care strategy may help them: Preserve independence Protect income and assets Reassure family about the future Audience Pre-Retired (51-64) Retired *65+) State-Specific Materials Presenters must be licensed in the states they are presenting in/to. Ensure that you are using only the appropriate materials for your state. Click the links below to download the appropriate state-approved materials. Appointed agents may also access these via www.tfltcstore.com. ICC States: Presentation Facilitator guide Newsletter copy Non-ICC States: Presentation Facilitator guide Newsletter copy Note: The consumer presentation is not
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

NGL EssentialLTC – Important Washington State Announcement

Important Washington State Announcement The Washington Cares Fund has created widespread interest in private-pay LTC as a planning option. Since NGL is committed to the LTC marketplace, we took actions so we could continue to accept Washington State business. The influx of Washington State business we have received has continued to grow and has reached a point that is beyond our processing capacity. In the last three days, from Washington alone, we have received the equivalent of three months’ worth of submissions from the entire U.S. UPDATES Effective today, August 9, 2021, at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PST), we
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Condition-Related Marketing: Sleep Apnea

Condition-Related Marketing: Sleep Apnea 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 second installment where we talk about sleep apnea.   Condition-Related Marketing: Sleep Apnea   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

August 2021: Coverage That Endures

Protection That Endures In the coming months, Mutual of Omaha will be kicking off a campaign reiterating their commitment to LTCi. View a message from Corri Campbell, Mutual of Omaha’s National Sales Director, below:   Watch the Video   If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Advanced Markets: Overcoming LTCi Objections

If you’ve ever discussed long-term care insurance with wealthy clients, I’m sure you’ve run into this objection – “If I need long-term care, I can pay for it from my own investments. I don’t need to pay money for long-term care insurance.” One apparent reason is the tax advantages; however, there is another angle we wanted to share. An advisor called one of our long-term care experts in the home office anticipating the “self-insure” objection – and honestly believing it herself. She had discussed the need for long-term care insurance with a wealthy couple – let’s call them Bob and
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

NGL EssentialLTC – Important Washington State Update

Important Washington State Update NGL is currently processing the influx of business created by the Washington State Cares Fund as efficiently as possible; however, due to the high volume of applications, it is recommended you submit Washington State applications on or before September 3, 2021. Applications submitted on or before this date will have a greater likelihood of being issued by November 1, 2021. We will continue to accept and process business from Washington State after September 3, 2021, but those applications are less likely to be issued before November 1, 2021. Updated Premium Minimum – Applications submitted for less
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Long-Term Care Insurance Case Monitoring Update

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 to check SPA to review your case status updates as our teams work diligently to process your LTCi cases as quickly as possible.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).