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).

Teaming Up for LTCi Awareness Month

The Best Players Are Part of Great Teams At Mutual of Omaha, we know that greatness isn’t achieved alone. The best players are surrounded by great teams who help them win championships. That’s why by working together, we can offer these valuable long-term care insurance products to your clients. Halftime Huddle The additional tools below will help position you for a successful second half of long-term care insurance awareness month, and ensure you remain at the top of your game. Protection That Endures Consumer Video– This inspirational video can help you convey our enduring commitment to long-term care insurance and
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Thanksgiving Office Closing 2021

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, for the Thanksgiving holiday.   Thanksgiving Office Closing   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #happythanksgiving
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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).

MIS Dashboard: New Payer Flow Functionality

Mutual of Omaha has added an additional payer flow for Mutual Income Solutions applicants. Applicants now have the option to provide their payment information at the time of policy acceptance as well as at the time of application. After completing Parts A and deciding to complete Part B now or send to the client, you’ll have the option to select whether you’ll complete the payment information now (during the application) or complete at policy acceptance. If you select ‘Complete Now’, the payor screen will appear in the producer e-App and the flow will match what you’re used to seeing. If
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Categories: Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Medicare Solutions – Omaha Family of Companies

Medicare Supplement: Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Save Time. Go Online. Save yourself time and use our eApplications for Medicare supplement, Dental, PDP, or Cancer & Heart Attack/Stroke policies!   Enhanced Automated Underwriting for Med supp e-Applications Another great reason to use Mutual of Omaha’s Med supp e-Application.   Upcoming Rate Adjustments View upcoming rate adjustments for various states.   Illinois and Nevada Open Enrollment Periods New Open Enrollment periods available in Illinois and Nevada starting in 2022.   2022 Copay and Deductibles The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

End of Year Pay Information

The holidays will be here before you know it, please make sure you have these important dates marked in your calendar. Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on the following days: Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021 Christmas: Friday, December 24, 2021 New Year’s: Friday, December 31, 2021 The past pay cutoff in 2021 for Life and Health is Thursday, December 31. This is the last pay cycle to be paid in 2021. Life Cutoff Dates Holiday Date Holiday Observed Cutoff – New Issues and Renewals Check
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Categories: Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Kickoff Long-Term Care Insurance Awareness Month

There’s no better time than Long-Term Care Insurance Awareness Month to make sure your clients understand the importance of planning for their long-term care needs. So make sure you take advantage of these game changing tools: Our Starting the Conversation Flyer provides information about how to join our new Facebook group and tools to use with clients when talking about long-term care. Join our claims leadership team on Thursday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. CST to learn valuable claims information. Register Now The Protecting the Things that matter Most consumer video highlights the need for LTCi. Kickoff Long-Term Care Insurance
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19

Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19 Mutual of Omaha continues to learn more about the risks of COVID-19 and how to best field underwrite for the condition. However, our new condition-related marketing flyer lists key tips to help you gather the most important information about your LTCi applicants. Download it now!   Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19   #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).