Recipes for LTC Success

Recipes for Success Just in time for the holiday season, Mutual of Omaha cooked up some recipes to help you begin the conversation about the importance of planning for long-term care. Recipes for LTC Success   Recipes for LTC Success   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar

WE’RE HOSTING AN LTC WEBINAR SERIES Join your Mutual of Omaha LTC Underwriting and New Business team as we talk all about underwriting. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 Start Time: 10:30 AM Central Duration: 30 minutes REGISTER NOW!   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Underwriting Next Steps & LTC Awareness Month

Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer The Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer can help your clients understand and be prepared for the next steps in the underwriting process. The first page of the flyer contains helpful information regarding medical information, the personal health phone interview and the face-to-face interview. The back page can be used to gather information about their primary care physician, specialist physician and any current medications (prescription and over-the-counter). This is also available on the Agent Resource Center.   November is Long Term Care Awareness Month In a year that has revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and National Guardian Life.

Updated Consumer Highlights Flyer

Who is Thrivent? New Thrivent Highlights Piece A new consumer-approved flyer is now available showing Thrivent’s financial strength, legacy of generosity and ratings. Featuring revised 2020 data on: Assets under management and total surplus Millions of volunteer hours, and funds raised by Thrivent, clients and supporters Fortune 500 ranking and AM Best Rating Download Now     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

LTC Rate Refresh Transition Rule Best Practices

Recently, you should have received our communication outlining the transition rules, implementation dates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio for the states of Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. I want to reinforce how important it is to take note of our transition rules as they were outlined: Old applications signed after October 31, 2020, will not be accepted Old applications signed by October 31st but received by Mutual of Omaha after November 13, 2020 will not be accepted In both scenarios, new applications would be required, and new rates and benefits options would apply. No exceptions
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Start Using the LTC e-Application Today!

Time is money. Save both by completing and submitting long-term care insurance applications online. The e-App is fast and convenient. Best of all, it ensures everything is complete in its entirety before the application is submitted. That helps to eliminate unnecessary delays so policies can be issued quickly. Still haven’t tried it? Here are the tools to get you started: > LTC e-App Quick Start Guide > LTC e-App Training Video > LTC e-App FAQ Try the e-App on your next sale and you may never go back to paper. To access the LTC e-App now, click here (login required).
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Contracting and Appointments Service Level Update

We previously notified you that we were experiencing delays in the processing of Contracts and Appointments. As of October 12, 2020, we are currently working on Contracting and Appointment requests that were received between September 14th and September 18th. We will continue to update our phone and email reply messages to reflect the timeframe of work being processed. Important NEW Updates: The two training classes previously mentioned are in the process of ramping up and have already started assisting in reducing the overall pending work A 3rd training class will join the Contracts and Appointments team on October 26th We
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Sales Idea: Help Clients Stay at Home

Some clients considering an LTCi policy believe the benefits would only cover services provided in care facilities. And since they don’t plan to go to a care facility, they may think they don’t need to purchase long-term care insurance. By walking through how LTCi provides in-home services, you can help clients feel more secure in their purchase of an LTCi policy … and, possibly help keep them in their home longer.   Download our NEW Sales Idea to learn more!   Help Clients Stay at Home   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Quotes on the Go!

Nearly everyone has a smartphone these days, which means it’s easier than ever to download our mobile app! The Mutual of Omaha quoting application can be used by agents and producers only, for the purpose of obtaining a quote for insurance. Users can download the app for their iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Once in the app, click on the Critical Advantage tab, type in the personal information, plan information and optional riders. It’s as simple as that! In just minutes, agents and producers can have a quote in the palm of their hand. Download it today!   If you
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Suze Orman Believes in LTCi

Suze Orman Believes in Long-Term Care Insurance Suze Orman, the famous personal finance expert, has been a long-term care insurance believer for years, and recommends clients start their research on LTCi once they turn 50. Read Suze’s recent Money Monday LinkedIn articles to learn more about what she thinks, including how to justify premium adjustments.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Suze Orman Believes in LTCi   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).