The following rate adjustments are effective September 1, 2020 for new and in-force business in Indiana. Lumico Rate Adjustment State Plan A Plan F Plan G Plan N Indiana 4.0% -5.0% 4.0% 0.0% Please refer to the points below to determine which rates should be applied. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020, requesting a policy effective date before September 1, 2020, will receive the current 9-1-19 rates. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020 requesting a policy effective date of September 1, 2020 or after will receive the new 9-1-20 rates. Marketing Materials: For
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Lumico Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustment (North Carolina)
The following rate adjustments are effective September 1, 2020 for new and in-force business in North Carolina. Lumico Rate Adjustment State Plan A Plan F Plan G Plan N North Carolina 6.0% 3.0% 6.0% 0.0% Please refer to the points below to determine which rates should be applied. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020, requesting a policy effective date before September 1, 2020, will receive the current 8-1-19 rates. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020 requesting a policy effective date of September 1, 2020 or after will receive the new 9-1-2020 rates. Marketing
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Lumico Medicare Supplement Rate Adjustment (Illinois)
The following rate adjustments are effective September 1, 2020 for new and in-force business in Illinois. Lumico Rate Adjustment State Plan A Plan F Plan G Plan N Illinois 4.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% Please refer to the points below to determine which rates should be applied. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020, requesting a policy effective date before September 1, 2020, will receive the current 9-1-19 rates. Any application dated on or after August 1, 2020 requesting a policy effective date of September 1, 2020 or after will receive the new 9-1-2020 rates. Marketing Materials: For
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Premium Not Required For LTC Applications
NEW: PREMIUM NOT REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION WHEN SUBMITTING INDIVIDUAL LTC APPLICATIONS Effective immediately, Transamerica is pleased to share that cash is no longer required at time of application submission. You may now submit applications without initial premium when submitting individual business. Premium payment will become a delivery requirement. However, for clients that wish to bind coverage, the initial premium* must still be paid when the application is submitted. We hope that this option is of value to your business and your clients when appropriate. For questions or assistance with sales, illustrations, or other matters, please contact the Transamerica LTC
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From our Advanced Markets Team: LTCi – Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion?
LTC: Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion? Hear from our Advanced Markets Team! Some clients say they would prefer to self-insure instead of purchasing a long-term care policy. And while that may sound like the cheaper option, there are a lot of moving parts here that clients often don’t consider. You can learn more about the pitfalls of self-insurance from Stephen Alloy on our Advanced Markets team here. From our Advanced Markets Team: LTCi – Self-Insurance or Self-Delusion? #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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LTC e-Application Training Video
Producers who have used the LTC e-App agree it’s the easiest way to submit LTC applications. Some advantages to the e-App are: Offers the ability to view and/or print state filed forms at any time Reduces application scrubbing time You choose the method of signature collection Or to view in a separate window, click here. If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. LTC e-Application Training Video #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Using Inflation Protection to Reach Desired Premium
LTCi Sales Ideas Using Inflation Protection to Reach a Desired Premium The Need The cost of everything from gas to groceries is certain to be higher down the road. The same is true for long-term care services. That’s an important reason to recommend your clients purchase a long-term care policy and that they include an inflation protection rider for an added measure of security. Today’s Reality At today’s prices, most people simply can’t afford to pay for long-term care services out of their own pockets. With the national average cost of a home health aide approaching $60,000 per year, a
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Lumico Rate Adjustment (Oklahoma)
The following rate adjustments are effective January 1, 2020 for new and in-force business in Oklahoma. Lumico Rate Adjustment State Plan A Plan F Plan G Plan N Oklahoma 3.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% Marketing Materials: For your convenience, below is the new Outline of Coverage. New applications can be ordered through normal channels. Click to download the new Oklahoma Outline of Coverage Lumico — Insurance Made Clear. #goldencareagent #lumico
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Lumico Rate Adjustment (Missouri)
The following rate adjustments are effective January 1, 2020 for new and in-force business in Missouri. Lumico Rate Adjustment State Plan A Plan F Plan G Plan N Missouri 9.0% 9.0% 8.0% 8.0% Marketing Materials: For your convenience, below is the new Outline of Coverage. New applications can be ordered through normal channels. Click to download the new Missouri Outline of Coverage Lumico — Insurance Made Clear. #goldencareagent #lumico
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2020 Tax Deductible Limits For Long-Term Care Insurance Announced
The just announced increased 2020 tax deductible limits can be a significant benefit for those with tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Tax deductibility for your long-term care insurance is a great subsidy especially after retirement, but only a small segment of newly purchased long-term care insurance policies offer the tax deductible opportunity,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The Internal Revenue Service just announced the increased limits for tax deductibility of long-term care insurance premiums. According to IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-44, a couple age
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