Upcoming Fourth of July Office Closing

Reminder that Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates (United of Omaha and United World) will be closed on Thursday July 4th and Friday, July 5th & in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Below are the cut-off dates and times and the adjusted pay schedules. Holiday Pay Calculation Schedule Med Supp E-App & All Life Cutoff 3:00 PM Health Cutoff 3:00 PM Long Term Care Cutoff 3:00 PM Direct Deposit (EFT) Available Independence Day, Thursday & Friday 7/04/24 – 7/05/24 Monday 7/01/2024 Monday 7/01/2024 Friday 6/28/2024 Friday 6/28/2024 Friday 7/05/2024   Weekly and holiday pay schedules are also available on
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective September 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective September 1, 2024: Indiana Policy Forms Impacted 2024 Overall Rate Increase LTC04G 18.00% LTC04I 18.71% LTC04I7 16.22% LTC09M 10.06% LTC06UI 19.01% LTC09U 12.50%     Oregon Policy Forms Impacted 2024 Overall Rate Increase 2025 Overall Rate Increase 2026 Overall Rate Increase LTC04G 36.69% 17.67% 23.09% LTC04I 36.16% 3.71% 23.22% LTC04I7 38.00% 16.75% 22.89% LTC09M 36.58% 6.29% 18.49% LTC06UI 20.47% 5.00% 20.95%
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Updates to the Okta Verification System

We recently communicated that Mutual of Omaha will be updating our secure access portal for our network and applications by updating the security of the login platform, Okta. Initially we had planned on an effective date of June 1, 2024; however, the effective date has changed to June 15, 2024. If you missed the original article sent on 5/22/24, please see below.   ORIGINAL ARTICLE Coming soon! Mutual of Omaha is updating our secure access portal for our network and applications by updating the security of the login platform, Okta. We periodically update these platforms to keep your information, as
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Categories: Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective August 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments in the state of Louisiana, effective August 1, 2024. Impacted Forms 2024 Increase LTC041 25% LTC09M 20% LTC09U 25%   Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60* days prior to the premium rate increase effective date as outlined above. Along with the premium rate increase notification letters, most policyholders will receive an adjustment offer if there
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Long-Term Care Insurance Product Updates

Long-Term Care Insurance Product Updates Effective June 3, 2024, the Maximum Monthly Benefit will increase from $10,000 to $15,000 on our MutualCare Solutions long-term care products! This will allow clients to access additional benefits if needed and provide a greater sense of security if a long-term care event occurs. Monthly benefit amounts range from $1,500 to $15,000 per month with this new increase*. The total Maximum Monthly Benefit, including long-term care coverage from other companies, will also increase to $15,000. With this change we will be removing the 60-month benefit multiplier on our Secure product. The $500,000 policy limit cap
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

South Carolina Tobacco Rating Change and Customer Refunds

Tobacco rating changes have been made in the state of South Carolina. The State of South Carolina has provided us with additional clarification on how we should be using the Tobacco rating during Open Enrollment (OE) and Guaranteed Issue (GI) situations on the Mutual of Omaha block of business. Moving forward, we will no longer be using Tobacco rating during OE/GI situations. We have updated our materials and internal system with this change. Attached is the revised Underwriting Guidelines which include those changes. Customers that were charged using this rating will receive notification letters in the mail that will state
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Categories: Industry News, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective June 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective June 1, 2024. Impacted Forms Impacted States LTC04I Vermont LTC0417 Vermont LTC09M Vermont LTC06UI Vermont LTC09U Vermont LT50, NH50, HCA, HCAQ, LTA, LTAQ, NHA and NHAQ South Carolina   For details on yearly rate adjustment percentages, view the supplemental grid here.   Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60* days prior to the premium rate
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

AM Best Affirms Mutual of Omaha’s Financial Rating

AM Best Affirms Mutual of Omaha’s Financial Rating AM Best performed their annual rating committee review on Mutual of Omaha and affirmed our financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) with a stable ratings outlook. The ratings reflect Mutual of Omaha’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as very strong, as well as our strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Mutual of Omaha’s favorable business profile is anchored by its diversification of products and our multiple distribution channels leading to our capitalization level being very strong and considered favorable relative to our peers. For more
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Categories: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Dental, Disability Income Insurance, Industry News, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supp./Adv., and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Inforce LTCi Rate Adjustments Effective May 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments in the state of Arkansas, effective May 1, 2024. Impacted Forms 2024 Increase LTC04G 15% LTC04I 15% LTC04I7 15% LTC09M 15% LTC06UI 15% LTC09U 15%   Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60* days prior to the premium rate increase effective date as outlined above. Along with the premium rate increase notification letters, most policyholders will
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

LTCi Inforce Rate Increases Effective April 1, 2024

Mutual of Omaha actively monitors our inforce long-term care business, filing rate adjustments when necessary to ensure we keep our promises to policyholders and remain competitive in the marketplace. We will be implementing the following inforce rate adjustments effective April 1, 2024. Impacted Forms Impacted States LTC04I Hawaii LTC09M Hawaii LTC09U Hawaii LT50, NH50, HCA, LTA, and NHA Vermont   For details on yearly rate adjustment percentages, view the supplemental grid here. Policyholder Notification Process Policyholders will receive a letter notifying them at least 60* days prior to the premium rate increase effective date as outlined above. Along with the
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Categories: Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).