Sales Idea Learn how benefits of a standalone LTCi policy can grow with inflation protection. The cost of long-term care services is likely to be higher years down the road when the insured needs care. An optional inflation protection rider allows policy benefits to increase to assist with potential rising costs. Here’s how it works: The current maximum monthly benefit and remaining policy limit increase annually by the percentage the insured selects The increase occurs on each policy anniversary date for the length of time the insured selects – either for the life of the policy or for a limited
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Long-Term Care Application Tips
Our underwriters know your LTCi clients aren’t just a list of diagnoses, and they rely on you to tell them more. They encourage you to paint a picture about your clients’ health, cognitive status and lifestyle. Because the more you can tell them, the better the chance for a positive underwriting outcome. You can do that by gathering as much information as possible from your clients, including: Recent doctors’ visits, lab tests, etc. Any diagnoses they’ve received Learning about any tests, recent surgeries or physical therapy Documenting medications they take Information about their physical and social activities Confirming they have
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New! eValuate underwriting quote process
Get an underwriting quote in minutes At Securian Financial, we know your time is valuable and you shouldn’t have to wait weeks for a quote. So, we’ve been working with Paperless Solutions GroupSM to offer you and your clients access to eValuate, a quoting tool that provides underwriting quotes in minutes. When eValuate launches in early 2022 it will provide: Fast underwriting quotes for a variety of impairments Dynamic quoting – as you enter more information, the quote updates automatically The ability to see multiple carriers’ quotes by quote class Please note, eValuate is not available for SecureCare Universal Life
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Claims Webinar Recording
In November, our Claims Leadership Team joined us for a webinar discussing valuable claims information. Missed the webinar? That’s OK! We recorded it for you. To watch it on demand, follow the steps below: Click this link Enter the passcode: &j7G7H@0 View the presentation! If you have any questions, please contact your Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or email sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. Claims Webinar Recording #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha #longtermcare
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Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19
Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19 Mutual of Omaha continues to learn more about the risks of COVID-19 and how to best field underwrite for the condition. However, our new condition-related marketing flyer lists key tips to help you gather the most important information about your LTCi applicants. Download it now! Condition-Related Marketing: COVID-19 #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Updated LTCi Underwriting Guide Available
The MutualCare® Solutions Underwriting Guide has been updated with the latest underwriting standards, including: New COVID-19 Guidelines Updated uninsurable health conditions as well as additional clarification on eligible rate classes on certain health conditions Updated uninsurable medications Paramed ordering clarification To download the updated guide, click here. Our long-term care underwriters are here to help you issue policies faster and get paid sooner. For any specific underwriting questions, you can call our dedicated team at 1-800-551-2059 or email ltcunderwriting@mutualofomaha.com. Updated LTCi Underwriting Guide Available #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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Something’s coming (get excited!)
eApp to offer client collaboration When it comes to tele-interviews, we’re sure you’ve heard client frustration with hold times or sharing their personal information with a stranger. Well, we’re excited to announce that soon Securian Financial will be offering the option for your clients to fill out the underwriting questionnaire (part 2) as part of the eApp process,* giving them the opportunity to answer medical questions at their convenience without having to go through a tele-interview. We believe this enhancement can help improve the experience of our customers so keep an eye on your inbox for more information. Contact
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Administrative Alert: Suspension of informal life applications
Informal applications suspended until further notice It has been quite a year and we are so thankful for the business we’ve received from you. As part of a multi-step effort to manage to the aggressive New Business and Underwriting service standards we have for formal business, Securian Financial will be suspending review of informal life applications until further notice. All informal applications received during this time will be cancelled and the file will not be retained for future review. We understand this may cause some frustration, but we remain committed to delivering high levels of service on formal business. We
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Securian Update: COVID-19 guidelines
COVID-19 new business and underwriting participation guidelines extended through December 31, 2021 Securian Financial remains focused on delivering high levels of service, helping customers with their insurance needs, and maintaining the company’s financial strength. Your support in delivering on this focus has provided valuable insights to best navigate the unpredictable nature of a pandemic while addressing the additional risks it presents. Since these participation limits were implemented, our promise has been to actively review these guidelines. Along the way, we have delivered on a request for transparency to enable you to make the best decisions for your customers. While not
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Updated Occupation Question in e-App
The occupation question for Indexed Universal Life Express (IUL Express) and Term Life Express (TLE) e-Applications will now feature a pick-list format with clarifying questions. When an occupation is selected from the pick-list any associated clarifying questions will populate and you will receive an instant underwriting decision based on the answer(s) given. If “Other Occupation” is selected, no clarifying questions will populate. Below is a screenshot of the new format: If you have questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083. Updated Occupation Question in e-App #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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