In this Advanced Markets Minute, we look at the changes that were made to the definition of life insurance under Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. Perhaps some of you have heard about the changes that were made. If you have, you may have even heard that this will allow more money to go into the cash value of life insurance. Or maybe you’ve heard that it is a good thing for whole life insurance. Maybe you’ve heard nothing or are just confused about the whole thing. This article should help you understand the changes and how they affect
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Customize a Living Promise Postcard
Living Promise Whole Life Insurance can help ease the financial burden associated with outstanding medical bills, debt and final expenses. It offers your clients affordable premium rates that never increase, no medical exam is required and the policy can’t be canceled as long as premiums are paid and there has been no material misrepresentation. Call Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 1-800-693-6083 to customize our Living Promise rate postcard today! Customize a Living Promise Postcard #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Cash and Reimbursement… The Best of Both Worlds
MutualCare® Solutions policies give your clients two options on receiving long-term care benefits – cash or reimbursement. Cash Benefit The cash benefit can be used for any services that supports the plan of care. Plus, there is no elimination period to meet before receiving the cash. Reimbursement Benefit After the elimination period is met, the reimbursement benefit allows your client to access covered long-term care services, reimbursed up to the selected amount each month. Best of all, your clients have the flexibility to switch between the cash or reimbursement benefit at any time. For more details on the MutualCare® Solutions
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When You Think of Us, Think ‘Age Last Birthday’
Many companies set premium rates based on an applicant’s nearest birthday rather than using their actual age. Using age last birthday can: Save your clients when it comes to premium: The client is paying a premium based on their current age, not on the age they will be. Result in fewer underwriting tests: Underwriting requirements are based on age, so the client may have fewer tests when basing the requirements on the client’s current age. Less tests can help save your clients time. For the best possible rates, be sure you use your client’s date of birth when quoting United
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Simplified Issue Underwriting Quick Reference Guide
The Simplified Underwriting Reference Guide provides you with a quick overview of the underwriting requirements for Indexed Universal Life Express (IULE), Term Life Express (TLE), Guaranteed Universal Life Express (GULE) and Living Promise Whole Life (Final Expense). This downloadable one-page flyer provides the basic underwriting requirements by product, the build chart and a summary of some of the ineligible conditions. You can also download this flyer and other Simplified Issue marketing materials by visiting mutualofomaha.com/simple or by logging into Sales Professional Access (SPA). If you have questions, please contact your Account Executive or Sales Director. Simplified Issue Underwriting
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Unbeatable Incentives for Writing MoO Med Supps!
Med Supp apps must be submitted 1/1/2021 — 3/31/2021 and issue by 4/15/2021 For Agent Use Only. Not For Public Distribution. Issued applications must be underwritten and specific to Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates. Applications must be submitted Jan 1 – March 31, 2021 and issue by April 15, 2021. Apps issued in Washington are excluded. Split compensation applications count as half. Excludes guaranteed issue and underage 65 business. Special agent awards (licensed-only agent) are awarded to the agency. Integrity Marketing Group (INTEGRITY) has the the exclusive right to change the qualifications and/or rules for this program at
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Foreign National Questionnaire Now on iPipeline e-Apps
You are no longer required to submit a paper application if your client is a non-US citizen. The required Foreign National Questionnaire is now built into our iPipeline e-App for most products! Here’s what you need to know: Available on iPipeline e-App’s for: Indexed Universal Life Express (IULE) Term Life Express (TLE) Guaranteed Universal Life Express (GULE) Term Life Answers (TLA) AccumUL Answers Income Advantage IUL Life Protection Advantage IUL Who does this affect: Clients who are non-US citizens Make sure your client has the following ready in order to complete the Foreign National Questions: Visa Permanent Resident Card If
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High Deductible Health Insurance
If you’re like many other Americans, you chose a high deductible health care plan to keep premiums affordable. When you’re loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, there can be a costs beyond what traditional health insurance covers. When high deductibles wreak havoc on your wallet, our Critical Advantage Portfolio will help pay for out of pocket expenses like: Treatment Travel Child Care Groceries Start selling today! If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. High Deductible Health Insurance #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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New application for Critical Advantage in Virginia
Effective, December 24th, 2020 the following changes will be made to the Critical Advantage application underwriting questions. With these changes, clients who previously were ineligible for coverage, may now qualify. Changes to the application: Cancer application Changed the cancer look-back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Only 3 health questions Heart attack and stroke application Changed the heart attack and stroke look back question from lifetime to 10 years Modified look back treatment/testing question from 5 to 3 years Enhanced diabetes question Critical Illness application Changed the cancer look back
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New Underwriting Guidelines Booklet – Now Available
The Life Insurance Underwriting Guidelines booklet has been updated for January 1, 2021 and is now available to order. Changes effective January 1, 2021 include: The IRS Tax Transcript form number that was previously 4506T-EZ has been updated and is now 4506-C. The new 4506-C tax transcript form is available to download on SPA. The generally acceptable maximum face amount for juveniles has been increased from $100,000 to $250,000; and the maximum we will consider has been increased from $250,000 to $500,000 We will now request a pharmaceutical check (Rx) for all Juvenile policies The updated guide is available to
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