Reminder: Illumifin Has Updated Their Email Address Domain

Reminder: Please note that Illumifin has changed its email address domain from ltcg.com to illumifin.com. All emails sent to illumifin employees using “@ltcg.com” will be forwarded to the illumifin.com domain until August 21st, 2024. On this date, the ltcg.com email domain will shut down permanently and emails will no longer be forwarded. The format of illumifin employee email addresses has also changed. There will no longer be a period in-between the first and last name within the email address. For example, any email that would originally be sent to firstname.lastname@ltcg.com should now be addressed to firstnamelastname@illumifin.com. Helpful Tip: A helpful
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Unlocking the Return of Premium Value

Have you ever sat down with a client and heard, “What if I pay all those premiums but don’t use the benefits?” How do you overcome this question when talking with your clients? The return of premium rider is the perfect option. This flyer discusses the need for coverage and lays out a few return of premium options available to your client. Be sure to bring it up during your next conversation as a practical solution to whether your client should purchase a long-term care insurance policy! ICC – Flyer Non-ICC Flyer   If you have any questions, please contact
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Locating Applications and Application Statuses Finding a completed application and the current status through our e-App storefront, is quick and easy.   Cross-Sell Bonus for Med Supp and Dental Learn how you can earn an additional bonus by selling Medicare supplement and dental insurance.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Dental: Dental Prospecting Piece Mutual of Omaha has created a customizable prospecting dental insurance piece to help educate your potential clients and give them a chance to speak with you about their dental needs.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

GoldenCare Newsletter | July 8, 2024

  Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter,  July 8, 2024 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition Webinars: GoldenCare’s Suite of STC Plan Options   Wed, July 10, 2024 2:00 PM  to  2:30 PM CDT   Live StrateCision Comparison Tool Demo   Thurs, July 11, 2024 2:00 PM  to  2:30 PM CDT GoldenCare’s new “Words.Of.Wisdom” Webinar Series Pre-Recorded Video Showcase Register for the Next Wow Event: Thursday, July 17, 11 AM Eastern Short-Term Care Plan Design & e-App Tom Randall’s “Words.Of.Wisdom” webinar series offers expert sales strategies, product planning insights, and insider tips on various topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your
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Categories: Aetna, GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Manhattan Life, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), OmniFlex, Short-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Exclusive Invite: Join Our Short-Term Care LinkedIn Group

New LinkedIn Group: Short Term Care Insurance Professionals Get the scoop and latest updates on Short-Term Care insurance, Home Health Care policies and other Extended Care Planning solutions by requesting membership! Members will have early access to new marketing pieces, sales techniques & presentations, product details and more. It has never been easier to stay in-the-know about STC market changes, new products and tools, and more! Check it out by clicking below:   Questions? Call our Marketing Team at 800-842-7799!  
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, OmniFlex, and Short-Term Care.

Upcoming Fourth of July Office Closing

Reminder that Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on Thursday July 4th and Friday, July 5th & in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Below are the cut-off dates and times and the adjusted pay schedules. Holiday Pay Calculation Schedule Med Supp E-App & All Life Cutoff 3:00 PM Health Cutoff 3:00 PM Long Term Care Cutoff 3:00 PM Direct Deposit (EFT) Available Independence Day, Thursday & Friday 7/04/24 – 7/05/24 Monday 7/01/2024 Monday 7/01/2024 Friday 6/28/2024 Friday 6/28/2024 Friday 7/05/2024   Weekly and holiday pay schedules are also available on
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Understanding the Benefits of LTCi vs Medicare and Medicaid

Many people think that Medicare and Medicaid are synonymous with long-term care insurance. However, relying on either of these government-run programs will most likely leave your clients and prospects without the level of care they need or expect. Help your clients make informed decisions about their future health plans by knowing the advantages of a private LTCi policy over Medicare and Medicaid. Check out this sales idea flyer to learn more.   If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Understanding the Benefits of LTCi vs Medicare and Medicaid
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Attention: Illumifin Experiencing Phone Health Interview Delays

Our vendor, Illumifin, has notified the Mutual of Omaha team that they are currently experiencing delays in scheduling of Phone Health Interviews (PHI). Currently, they are experiencing significant application volumes, and the recent holidays — Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and the upcoming 4th of July — have further impacted interviewer availability. Illumifin is taking steps to address the delays and anticipate returning to normal operations by mid-July. However, at present, we are seeing interviews backed up by approximately three weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Minimizing Potential Underwriting Delays in the e-App Storefront Follow a few underwriting tips to avoid processing delays in the auto decision and underwriting stages.   Where to Find an Authorization Number on an e-Application So, you finished an e-Application, but where is the Authorization number that is needed for the applicant to sign the app?   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Dental: How to Complete a Stand-Alone Dental e-Application Writing a stand-alone dental policy is easy in our e-application storefront.   Prescription Drug Plans: PDP Payment Processing System Updates Mutual of Omaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Understanding Middle Market Buyers: Their Profile and the Necessity of Long-Term Care

The definition of what it means to be “middle market” is a moving target. It depends on where you live and which numbers are used at the top and the bottom of the scale. Generally speaking, middle market buyers fall into the $50k to $150k annual income per household category. They may not live paycheck to paycheck; however, may be reluctant to pay large annual premiums or lump sum payments. These middle market buyers need long-term care solutions that are affordable and manageable. Traditional LTCi is customizable to fit the needs of each individual based on their needs and financial
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).