70% Of Americans Have No Extended Care Plan InsuranceNewsNet February 1, 2022 Ayo Mseka Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey from Thrivent found that perceptions toward extended care planning haven’t changed, and a significant percentage of Americans have not documented their plans, should the need for extended care arise. Thrivent’s 2021 Extended Care Planning Survey defined extended care as non-medical care for those who need assistance with basic daily activities, such as dressing, bathing or using the bathroom due to a physical or cognitive impairment. It was conducted online in partnership with data intelligence company Morning Consult and polled 2,200
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Thrivent LTC: Advertising Compliance Update
Thrivent Advertising Compliance Bulletin The materials below provide you with guidance on compliant advertising practices under your Thrivent Agreement and outlined in the Producer Compliance Guide All materials used to advertise Thrivent, its products or services, or created with the intent to sell Thrivent’s products must comply with state advertising requirements and be approved by Thrivent prior to use. Violation of Thrivent’s advertising policy may result in disciplinary action and could potentially lead to termination of your Agreement with Thrivent. See the bulletin and full compliance guide for complete details. Advertising Reminder Advertising Compliance Bulletin Full Producer Compliance
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GoldenCare Newsletter | January 24, 2022
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 24, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: GTL’s Critical Cash Thurs, Jan 27, 2022 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training. Stay up-to-date on the latest products and sales strategies. We’re making it easier than ever to get a hold of us and have your favorite tools available at your fingertips! Click here to DOWNLOAD our electronic business card, and enter to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card! Our Guest Articles in this
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GoldenCare Newsletter | January 10, 2022
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 10, 2022 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: Live StrateCision Comparison Tool Demo Thurs, Jan 13, 2022 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training. Stay up-to-date on the latest products and sales strategies. We’re making it easier than ever to get a hold of us and have your favorite tools available at your fingertips! Click here to DOWNLOAD our electronic business card, and enter to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card! Our
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Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – January 17
Holiday closure – January 17 Thrivent and our partners at LTCG will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc #happyholidays
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New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer
New consumer Strength and Commitment flyer Thrivent has just released a strength and commitment piece that is approved for use with consumers. The flyer shares the number of LTCi contracts in force, the LTCi benefits paid to date and the LTCi claims paid in 2020. This piece is meant to help share the Thrivent story with those not yet familiar with the company or with Thrivent’s history in long-term care planning. Please choose the appropriate state-specific version below: ICC States Approved for use in: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,
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Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions
Making Holiday Small Talk About Big LTC Decisions — InsuranceNewNet article Thrivent’s Vice President of Health Insurance Products, Steve Sperka, discusses why it’s critical that Financial Advisors provide guidance to their clients on how to have extended care discussions. This article shares three key guidelines to help advisors encourage these family conversations. Read Article #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Washington State Sales Reminder | Holiday Hours
State of Washington LTC sales resume with limitations. Quote software updated to reflect WA limits. Beginning Nov. 20, Thrivent is once again accepting long-term care (LTC) applications for the state of Washington. What you need to know The $3,000 minimum monthly benefit that was in place immediately prior to suspension of Washington LTC sales will remain. The minimum contract holder age will go back to age 18. Because we cannot make the effective date a date other than the application date or issue date, LTC contracts sold in Washington going forward will not be eligible for the Washington Cares Act
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Improved illustrations available beginning 11/20
The long-term care illustrations improvements you requested We heard you, and an updated and improved long-term care illustration will be available on Nov. 20. The updated illustration: Has a modern appearance. Was reorganized to provide a better flow of information. Focuses on what’s important to increase your client’s understanding of the product. Note for advisors licensed in California: The updated illustration will be available once your state approves it. Specific changes you’ll see Page order has been changed to bring the most relevant pages to the front. In general, the key terms and definitions will be printed at the end
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Additional LTCi benefit riders approved for Missouri Partnership
Missouri: Additional LTCi benefit riders approved for Partnership For financial advisors licensed in Missouri Since the launch of Thrivent’s long-term care insurance (LTCi) product, we’ve been working with many state regulators to pursue Partnership eligibility for our increase benefit riders. Missouri has approved Thrivent’s 1% and 2% Annual Increase Benefit (AIB) riders as Partnership qualified for ages 61 to 75, effective Aug. 18, 2021. Thrivent will apply Partnership status to all Missouri LTCi contracts that currently have the 1% and 2% AIB riders for ages 61 to 75. Any contract holders whose contracts were issued with the 1% or 2%
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