Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis

Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis 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 first installment where we talk about osteoporosis.   Condition-Related Marketing: Osteoporosis   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

S&P Rating Affirmation

S&P Global has re-affirmed Mutual of Omaha’s A+ (Strong) rating with a stable ratings outlook. The A+ rating is the second highest of 16 ratings issued by S&P Global, which assesses overall financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders. If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support Team at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   S&P Rating Affirmation     #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #fortune500
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Dental, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. In February, we announced a temporary transition to virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. However, due to the increasing number of Americans being vaccinated, we will be moving back to face-to-face assessments. Effective June 1, 2021, virtual assessments will only be conducted when a nurse is not available or due to geographic location. *Reminder:  Underwriting will initiate scheduling assessments for LTC applicants
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Omaha Now Ranked #282 On Fortune 500 List

Mutual of Omaha has moved up to No. 282 on Fortune Magazine’s list of the 500 largest corporations in the United States, ranked by revenue for the 2020 fiscal year.  #fortune500   #mutualofomaha     Mutual of Omaha Improves Position on Fortune 500 List   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #fortune500
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Dental, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Long-Term Care Virtual Assessment Update

From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. In February, we announced a temporary transition to virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. However, due to the increasing number of Americans being vaccinated, we will be moving back to face-to-face assessments. Effective June 1, 2021, virtual assessments will only be conducted when a nurse is not available or due to geographic location. *Reminder:  Underwriting will
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Reminder: Now Conducting Virtual Assessments for LTCi

Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. As a result, your LTC Underwriting team is temporarily completing virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. Virtual assessment qualification parameters will be based on underwriter discretion. Minimum requirements for consideration: Applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. * Applicants with any blood pressure, build and mobility concerns will not qualify for a virtual assessment. What is required to successfully complete
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

United of Omaha Children’s Whole Life Reprice

Effective April 1, 2021, we will be implementing rate adjustments to Children’s Whole Life. While we will be making small rate increases, Children’s Whole Life will remain an affordable and competitive express policy that allows clients to lock in low premiums and future insurability throughout the lifetime of their child or grandchild. Transition Rules The new Children’s Whole Life pricing will go into effect April 1, 2021 in all states. Applications signed prior to April 1, 2021 will receive the old pricing, regardless of the policy effective date. Applications signed on or after April 1, 2021 will receive the new
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

COVID tax questions

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) provided coronavirus relief as well as other tax related extensions that will affect your clients. Here are some highlights that relate to individuals. Stimulus checks are back. The amount is $600 per taxpayer and $1,200 for married persons filing jointly along with $600 for each qualifying child. Income limits vary upon marital status. Teachers and instructors who teach grades K-12 are allowed a $250/$500 (Single/MFJ) above the line deduction to allow for the purchase of personal protection equipment and disinfectant. The above the line deduction for $300 of charitable gifts is extended into 2021. There
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

A message from our new National Sales Director

A message from our new National Sales Director As you may have heard, we have a new National Sales Director, Corri Campbell. An insurance professional of 24 years, Corri brings enthusiasm, experience across multiple distribution channels and a passion for helping marketers like you build their business. Check out her note to learn more.   Let’s work together   A message from our new National Sales Director   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Long-Term Care Virtual Assessments

From the Desk of Allen Gregoire Throughout the pandemic, Mutual of Omaha has been evaluating our underwriting and new business practices in efforts to support business continuity, deliver a high level of service and maintain our financial strength. As a result, your LTC Underwriting team is temporarily completing virtual assessments for applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. Virtual assessment qualification parameters will be based on underwriter discretion. Minimum requirements for consideration: Applicants age 65 and over with favorable medical records. * Applicants with any blood pressure, build and mobility concerns will not qualify for a virtual assessment.
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).