Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Don’t Forget About Our Updated Underwriting Guide Be sure to use our updated Underwriting Guide, making it easier to write business with Mutual of Omaha.   Learn About Our No-Cost Discounts and Additional Benefits Tell your clients about perks they receive for being a Mutual of Omaha customer.   The Perfect Fit Make sure you are providing your Medicare clients insurance for all their health care needs, including dental insurance.   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updated LTC Rider Underwriting Guide Available

The LTC Rider Information and Underwriting Guide has been updated and is now available to order. All materials are available to view/download through SPA or can be ordered through your normal channels. If you have questions, please contact your Account Executive or Sales Director.   Updated LTC Rider Underwriting Guide Available   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Mutual of Omaha NEW LTCi Consumer Video

New Consumer-Approved Video! This inspirational video can help you convey Mutual of Omaha’s enduring commitment to long-term care insurance and provide your clients with the confidence they need to know their policy will be there when they need it.   NEW LTCi Consumer Video   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Consumer Marketing Materials, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Claims Webinar Recording

In November, our Claims Leadership Team joined us for a webinar discussing valuable claims information. Missed the webinar? That’s OK! We recorded it for you. To watch it on demand, follow the steps below: Click this link Enter the passcode: &j7G7H@0 View the presentation! If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com.   Claims Webinar Recording   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

2022 Copay and Deductibles Announced

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced their 2022 Copay/Deductibles. Listed below are basic costs for people with Medicare.   2022 Copay/Deductibles     2021   2022 Part A Deductible $1,484 $1,556 Part B Deductible $203 $233   Part A Coinsurance     Days 61 — 90 $371 $389 Days 91 — 150  (Lifetime Reserve Days*) $742 $778   Skilled Nursing Home     Days 21 — 100 $185.50 $194.50   Standard Part B Monthly Premium   $148.50   $170.10   High Deductible Plans F & G   $2,370   $2,490 Plan K Out of Pocket $6,220
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Resuming Individual LTCi Sales in the State of Washington

We are pleased to announce that effective December 1, 2021, Mutual of Omaha will once again be accepting individual long-term care insurance applications from the state of Washington. Note: We expect to provide an update on resuming LTC Rider sales in first quarter 2022. Important information to know: The MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio will resume sales without any minimum requirements. e-Applications, illustrations and quoting software will be available beginning December 1, 2021. Mutual of Omaha LTCi policies needed to be placed prior to November 1, 2021, to be eligible for the WA Cares Fund tax exemption. Any new applications will not
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Adjustments Effective February 1, 2022

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective February 1, 2022: Effective Date States Impacted Policy Forms Impacted Benefit Period Overall Rate Increase Per Year 2/1/2022 Arkansas LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA and LTA Non-Lifetime 25% 2/1/2022 Arkansas LT50, NH50, HCA, NHA and LTA Lifetime 25%   Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60 days prior to the premium rate increase. The effective date
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

iPipeline Product Drop Down Update

On December 1, 2021, we are updating the iPipeline product type drop-downs. Here’s everything you need to know. What’s Changing We are adding a NEW product type drop-down, Indexed Universal Life, where you can find all Indexed Universal Life products. Beginning December 16, 2021, these products will no longer be listed under the Universal Life product drop-down. We made minor changes to the application names for Term Life, Whole Life, and Universal Life products. Please note, these changes will not affect your pending applications. For a detailed look at the changes, including screenshots of the new drop-downs, please refer to
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Categories: Industry News, Life Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

New EFT Direct Deposit Requirements

Effective February 1, 2022, Mutual of Omaha will require an electronic deposit for all commission payments. Enrolling in EFT will get you paid in a more timely, secure, and convenient manner with no checks needing to be deposited. Once compensation totals more than $25, we will send an electronic payment directly to the bank that is in your profile on Sales Professional Access. Failure to enroll in EFT will result in your commissions being delayed and will be paid annually in January following the end of a calendar year. Please add or update your electronic deposit information by January 31,
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

2022 Copay and Deductibles

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2022 Medicare Premiums and Copay/Deductibles. Medicare Part B Premium The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will be $170.10 in 2022, compared to $148.50 in 2021. Note: The income-related Part B premiums for 2022 will vary depending on the extent to which an individual beneficiary’s income exceeds $91,000 (or a married couple’s income exceeds $182,000). 2022 Income Level-File Individual 2022 Income Level-File Joint 2022 Part B Premium Less than or equal to $91,000 Less than or equal to $182,000 $170.10 Greater than $91,000 and less than or equal to
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).