Updated Consumer Highlights Flyer

Who is Thrivent? New Thrivent Highlights Piece A new consumer-approved flyer is now available showing Thrivent’s financial strength, legacy of generosity and ratings. Featuring revised 2020 data on: Assets under management and total surplus Millions of volunteer hours, and funds raised by Thrivent, clients and supporters Fortune 500 ranking and AM Best Rating Download Now     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent LTCi and Family History of Alzheimer’s

Clarification from Thrivent regarding Family History of Alzheimer’s Thrivent underwrites LTCi based on the applicant’s personal health history, with the exception of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Dementia (EOAD). Please refer to the following EOAD guidelines: EOAD Definition: Both parents diagnosed AD prior to age 65 or death from AD prior to age 70 or a parent plus one additional close relative such as a sibling, or aunt, uncle or grandparent on the side of the affected parent with early onset AD. At age equal to or less than 59 years old, whether or not this member showed any symptoms of cognitive
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Thrivent LTCi – New Underwriting Process Brochure

Revised version of Consumer Underwriting Brochure Through the end of the year, Thrivent will be revising their consumer marketing pieces to align with their re-branding initiative. The first piece to be revised is “Your Underwriting Process” (#34902). This piece will be replacing the old “What to Expect” brochure (#27881). Note: the underwriting requirements and process have not changed, so for the short term, either version of the brochure can be used while replacements are made across various platforms: FormsPipe on iPipeline: In the near future, this will be replaced in the client leave behind materials in the downloadable application packets.
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Thrivent LTCI: July 2020 Updates

July 2020 Updates Please be aware of the following administrative or new business updates. Cost of Care tool temporarily removed from illustration software Thrivent’s Cost of Care calculator is currently being updated. The link to this tool in the Illustration software and the eApp Illustrations has been temporarily disabled. If you currently click on this link, you will receive an error page. Thrivent hopes to have this functionality restored before the end of the month. Policy Issue Age – Clarification To ensure that the issue age of an approved LTC policy for a client with a recent birthday is that
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Thrivent launches national ad campaign

National awareness campaign launches July 6 On July 6, Thrivent is kicking off its first-ever national advertising campaign with a media blitz that will include advertisements around the TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and much more. This comprehensive campaign will continue through the end of the year and will help raise awareness with consumers around Thrivent. Some highlights: National TV placements (see the ad below) On July 7, ads appeared on the TODAY show, LIVE with Kelly & Ryan and The Wall. After July 7, the commercial airs on: Network programs: Dateline, 20/20, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and more.
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Our new brand | Thrivent

Our new brand We are transforming the way we do business, including our brand, to ensure we’re continuing to put our clients at the center of everything we do, and that the experiences you have with Thrivent are better than ever before – from a redesigned website, to new digital tools and streamlined processes that will make things easier for you. Our new brand reflects our fundamental purpose as an organization: we believe humanity thrives when people make the most of all they’ve been given. We’ve also refined our promise to you: we’re here to help you achieve financial clarity,
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Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better!

Thrivent’s LTC e-App just got better! Zoom’s remote-control function for iPipeline eApp Thrivent will now allow the use of Zoom’s remote-control functionality for use with new business electronic applications. This enables a process similar to the applicant signing in person. Conditions of use Agent needs to be the host of the Zoom meeting. The meeting must be set up using Zoom default settings. (Passwords are now required if a user tries to enter a meeting using just the meeting ID instead of the meeting invite link. For scheduled meetings, it’s recommended to re-share the updated meeting invitation. Virtual waiting rooms
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Thrivent LTC: Coronavirus Update

Grace periods extended to help customers through the impacts of coronavirus For corporate and field: Thrivent policy will not let any health contracts lapse before July 1, 2020 Some customers may be facing financial difficulties due to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). To help them through this challenging time, Thrivent is offering an extended grace period for health insurance products. We will not lapse any contracts nationwide during the pandemic. This is very similar to the actions we take to offer a premium extension when a state declares a disaster. Details of the extended grace period This applies to contracts
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Additional COVID-19 Notice required for LTCI sales in New Mexico

Action required beginning March 27; provide COVID-19 notice to prospective customers Beginning March 27, all financial professionals in New Mexico who sell Thrivent long-term care insurance (LTCi) are required to provide an additional COVID-19 (coronavirus) notice to prospective customers. The notice will be included in New Mexico app packets on partner.thrivent.com or on iPipeline’s FormsPipe. Click here to view a sample.     #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent LTCI News: Underwriting updates regarding COVID-19

Underwriting Questions FAQ (COVID-19) Last updated 03/25/2020 How are we underwriting COVID cases? Applicants positive for COVID 19 will be postponed. We will reconsider coverage 3 months after a negative test for COVID 19. Is Thrivent waiving underwriting requirements due to COVID 19? We are not waiving any underwriting requirements at this time. What if during policy delivery while completing the Statement of Good Health, it’s learned that the insured has tested positive to COVID-19 since the initial application? Client will need to wait until 90 days after being fully recovered at which time they can re-apply. Are we taking
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