Many companies set premium rates based on an applicant’s nearest birthday rather than using their actual age. Using age last birthday can: Save your clients when it comes to premium: The client is paying a premium based on their current age, not on the age they will be. Result in fewer underwriting tests: Underwriting requirements are based on age, so the client may have fewer tests when basing the requirements on the client’s current age. Less tests can help save your clients time. For the best possible rates, be sure you use your client’s date of birth when quoting United
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Thrivent LTC: Enhancements to e-App
Thrivent e-App Enhancements Thrivent has updated their e-App to reflect changes to the Illustration software, revisions to forms, and to simplify data input. These updates include: Agent ID is now required to submit an e-App: An application can no longer proceed without a Thrivent producer code. Personal Worksheet: Premium amount from the illustration auto input to the Personal Worksheet (Form 27156). Updated HIPAA form Couples Discount: Simplified interface (removal of dropdown) + Shared Care Rider now changes when updated in illustration Membership Application: The “Church Name” field is optional New Thrivent brand featured on Printed Output / PDF of applications
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New All-in-One Overview of Member Benefits
New All-in-One piece discusses benefits to membership As a membership-owned organization, Thrivent answers to our clients — never to shareholders on Wall Street. By operating this way, we build relationships based on transparency and trust. We’re a client-first community with shared values that offers financial guidance that reflects your unique goals. See how Thrivent differs from other insurers with this overview of Thrivent’s member benefits. Who we are How we’re different What we offer Workshops and Events Partnering Highlights of strength The benefits of membership Thrivent Action Teams Thrivent Choice This piece is currently DOWNLOAD ONLY and can be found
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Simplified Issue – Prescription Drug Exclusion List
Prescription drug names can be confusing and the list of prescriptions is far too long to memorize. Our Prescription Drug Exclusion flyer can be used as a quick reference guide for knock out drugs for: Indexed Universal Life Express (IULE), Term Life Express (TLE), Guaranteed Universal Life Express (GULE) and Living Promise Whole Life (Final Expense). * Please note this list is not all-inclusive. If you have questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at 800-693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. Simplified Issue – Prescription Drug Exclusion List #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Thrivent LTC: COVID-19 Underwriting Update
Long Term Care: COVID-19 Underwriting Update Effective 12/8/20: Applicants ages 18-60 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 30 days can be considered for coverage. Applicants ages 61-69 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 60 days can be considered for coverage. If the applicant has not met the 60 day requirement but has a physician’s statement noting they have been seen and are fully recovered can be considered for coverage. Applicants age 70 & up who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization,
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December LTC Claims Webinar – Register Now!
WE’RE HOSTING AN LTC WEBINAR SERIES Join your Mutual of Omaha Claims Team as we cover what happens come claim time. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2020 Start Time: 10:30 AM Central Duration: 30 minutes REGISTER NOW! If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. December LTC Claims Webinar – Register Now! #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Next Steps in the LTC Application Process
Preparation is the key to a successful health interview. You just completed a long-term care application. Before ending the conversation, make sure your clients know what happens next. Preparing clients for the underwriting process can go a long way toward ensuring their applications get issued. Why? An interviewer may mistakenly assume confused applicants have cognitive issues that make them uninsurable. In reality, an applicant may simply be distracted or not fully prepared to answer questions about their health, their doctors and their medications. Mutual of Omaha has a handy leave-behind brochure you can use to walk your clients through the
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Critical Advantage® Portfolio FAQ’s
Take advantage of our convenient and fast way to submit your Critical Illness, Cancer and Heart Attack/Stroke applications by using our Critical Advantage e-Application. It’s easily accessible on Sales Professional Access (SPA). Can you run a quote, choose the order in which to complete the applications or quickly get to the sections of the e-App that are incomplete? Find out the answers to those questions and more FAQ’s by clicking here. Need to know if the e-App will edit any mistakes you entered? We can help with that too! If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of
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Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar
WE’RE HOSTING AN LTC WEBINAR SERIES Join your Mutual of Omaha LTC Underwriting and New Business team as we talk all about underwriting. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 Start Time: 10:30 AM Central Duration: 30 minutes REGISTER NOW! If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. Register Now: All About Underwriting Webinar #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Underwriting Next Steps & LTC Awareness Month
Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer The Consumer Underwriting Next Steps flyer can help your clients understand and be prepared for the next steps in the underwriting process. The first page of the flyer contains helpful information regarding medical information, the personal health phone interview and the face-to-face interview. The back page can be used to gather information about their primary care physician, specialist physician and any current medications (prescription and over-the-counter). This is also available on the Agent Resource Center. November is Long Term Care Awareness Month In a year that has revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
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