Where does Thrivent’s LTCi fit?

Consider Thrivent’s standalone LTCi solution when looking for the following benefits, or working with these audiences: Pricing: Return of Premium Zero-Day EP for Home/Community Care State specific advantages: IN (one of the only IN Partnership policies) FL and CA (other carriers may have state-specific pricing) When comparing 5-year benefits Highly competitive rates for women Competitive rates for younger couples Benefits and Riders: Accelerated, 10-pay option Shared Care with Residual Benefit and Dual Waiver of Premium Inflation options of 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and FIB Couples discount Caregiver resources Niches: More ages (18 to 79) When carrier strength is important Robust
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Just how competitive is Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance solution?

Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance is priced very competitively against other traditional LTCi carriers. Additionally, there are niches and benefit spots where Thrivent works well. Learn more in the competitive comparison that showcases Thrivent’s built-in features and optional riders compared to other leading insurers. Download Now       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Important Washington state updates as 11/1 deadline nears

Washington state LTCi updates: Processing solution as 11/1 deadline nears Thank you for your patience as we work diligently to process the significant influx of long-term care (LTC) application volume we’ve received as a result of the Washington Cares Fund. The surge in applications has put significant strain on carriers, underwriters and the vendors who support this business across the industry. We received triple the normal number of LTC applications throughout May, June and July. And while we have made meaningful progress, there are still a significant number of applications to process. Current projections indicate that we will return to
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Thrivent LTC: Committed to supporting your business

Committed to supporting your long-term care business Know that our goals remains to get all LTC applications submitted prior to June 17 issued by Nov. 1. Our underwriting and case management team is currently working over-time and weekends to make this happen. We have done many things, including but not limited to adding staff, technology improvements, and offering overtime to help handle the increased volume. We are vigorously pursuing additional options to enable the team to work through the high pending volume and process this important business as quickly as possible. I’ll provide you another update early next month to
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Thrivent LTC: Updated Competitive Comparison

A new producer-use comparison is now available showcasing Thrivent’s built-in features and optional riders compared to other industry leaders: Northwestern Mutual, NGL and Mutual of Omaha. Click below to see how Thrivent compares on: Benefit Amounts Benefit Periods Discounts Shared Care Inflation Options and more! Download Now       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent LTC: Temporary app processing delays

Expect temporary LTC application processing delays Work is underway to process unprecedented influx of LTC applications One of Thrivent’s commitments is to provide a consistently high-quality service experience. We’re honoring this commitment by communicating with you transparently about a current service disruption. Since late May, Long Term Care Group (LTCG) has received an unprecedented volume of long-term care (LTC) applications. This volume is causing delays in the processing of LTC applications and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries. What’s causing the influx The Washington State Legislature established a long-term care insurance benefit for all eligible workers funded by a
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SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY: Thrivent Long-Term Care Changes In WA

SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY: Thrivent long-term care sales in WA through independent agents/third party advisors As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Thrivent has a responsibility to our contract holders and distribution partners to ensure that product offerings are being used in a manner consistent with their original intent to protect clients against the risk of long-term care expenses. Effective 3 PM PDT / 5 PM CDT today (6/17/21), Thrivent will suspend long-term care sales in the state of Washington through independent agents/third party advisors. The details: This cessation of long-term care sales is limited to the state of Washington and to
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Upcoming holiday hours and our Summer Schedule

Please note Thrivent Long-Term Care’s upcoming schedule changes: Friday, 5/28: Office closes at 1 pm CDT Monday, 5/31: Closed for Memorial Day Beginning Friday, May 28, we will be switching to our summer office hours. To keep our Team performing at their peak, we will be closing our office at 1 pm CDT on Fridays. If you need quotes, pre-screening, answers to product questions or other assistance for weekend meetings, please contact us before 10 AM Central on Fridays. Through Labor Day, our office hours will be: 8 am – 5 pm CDT Monday-Thursday 8 am – 1 pm CDT
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Thrivent LTC: Washington State LTC Update

Washington State LTC Update As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Thrivent has a responsibility to our contract holders and distribution partners to ensure that product offerings are being used in a manner consistent with their original intent around protecting clients against the risk of long-term care. The Washington State Cares Fund announcement is prompting us to implement changes to ensure that sales of Thrivent LTC are the result of financial advice based on the client’s unique needs, rather than as an available (and temporary) option to avoid a payroll tax. Thrivent will implement the following changes to our long-term
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Thrivent LTC: Rider Compatibility Chart

Optional Rider Compatibility Chart Not sure which riders can be added to the same policy? Can you select the Flexible Increase Benefit inflation with the 10-Pay? (No.) Is the Cash Benefit Rider available if you purchase the Return of Premium Upon Death Rider? (Yes.) Thrivent makes it quick and easy to determine rider availability for any scenario. On page 28 of the Producer Guide, you will find the Optional Rider Compatibility Chart seen below. Download Guide For the Optional Rider Compatibility Chart and a complete description of each rider, download the Producer Guide for quick reference. Download Now    
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