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Reach more Clients with Updated Issue Ages for Short-Term HHC
The NEW minimum issue age is 55 for all short-Term Home Health Care (STHHC) states! Updated rate sheets and underwriting guides are now available on GTLink! Log into the eApp and click on GTLink to download or order new supplies. Contact our Sales Support staff with...
GoldenCare Newsletter | February 3, 2025
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 6, 2025 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition GoldenCare's Marketing Team Is Here For You! As we launch into another New Year, remember that our marketing team is here for YOU! We're available to assist...
“Spending on home healthcare grows twice as fast as total personal healthcare spending over past 18 months”
“Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax,” by AnneMarie Schieber, The Heartland Institute “Medicaid Effect: Washington voters are responding to a crisis in long-term care that all Americans are facing, says Stephen Moses, president of the Center for Long-Term...
“People with family who need long-term care more likely to plan for their own potential assisted living expenses, survey finds”
“Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax,” by AnneMarie Schieber, The Heartland Institute “Medicaid Effect: Washington voters are responding to a crisis in long-term care that all Americans are facing, says Stephen Moses, president of the Center for Long-Term...
“U.S. Short-Term Care Insurance Market to Reach USD 110.1 Billion by 2033 – Persistence Market Research”Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax”
“Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax,” by AnneMarie Schieber, The Heartland Institute “Medicaid Effect: Washington voters are responding to a crisis in long-term care that all Americans are facing, says Stephen Moses, president of the Center for Long-Term...
Streamlining Policy Management with Mutual of Omaha
At Mutual of Omaha, we understand the importance of supporting producers by providing tools and resources to make doing business with Mutual of Omaha easy and streamlined. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional broker experience means managing policies and...
Mutual of Omaha’s Resources: Forms and Materials
Now that the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) has come to an end, it’s the perfect time to refocus on the resources available to help you succeed, when doing business with Mutual of Omaha. From sales tools to essential forms, Mutual of Omaha offers a variety of...
E-Policy Delivery Improvements for LTC
Listening to our partners and understanding how we can make enhancements to our offerings is a key priority. NGL's Long-Term Care e-Policy Delivery has received several updates meant to enhance the delivery experience for you and your LTC clients. "We will continue to...
A Comprehensive Guide to GTL’s Signature Options
Choose from: Digital Signature, One-Time PIN or Voice Verification. To explore each option and find out when the most effective time to use them, check out our helpful signature guide below. Please note: These signature options are available for all GTL products...
Welcoming Renee Stutes | Introducing our Underwriting Concierge Service
A Warm Welcome to Renee Stutes! As we begin 2025, we'd like to officially welcome Renee Stutes to the GoldenCare team! Her name may seem familiar to some - Renee joins us as our Underwriting Specialist, after having spent years at ManhattanLife helping to develop and...
Good News: Get Your Consumer-Use Extended Care Planning Guide!
New! Consumer-Use Extended Care Planning Guide Our new compliance-approved Extended Care Planning Guide that is now available for use with clients! A helpful planning worksheet is also included, prompting individuals to begin important conversations with...
You’re Invited! InstaPIVOT Underwriting Tool Demo
The latest round of enhancements have been made and are now live on our exclusive InstaPIVOT™ STC Underwriting tool! Most notably, Cigna’s new Choice STC product is now included! Ready to see this tool in action? Join us as Manny Rosen demonstrates how this...
“Minimum wage increases in 21 states” (copy)
“Senior living represented among 300+ groups imploring Congress to protect Medicaid as ‘backbone’ of health system,” by Kimberly Bonvissuto, McKnights Senior Living “Senior living organizations were among more than 300 groups signing onto a letter imploring leaders in...
“Minimum wage increases in 21 states”
“Minimum wage increases in 21 states,” by Kathleen Steele Galvin, McKnights Senior Living “Twenty-one states and 48 local jurisdictions rang in the new year with an increase to the minimum wage on Jan. 1, according to the Polsinelli law firm. Comparatively, 22 states...
“Alzheimer’s Association releases new dementia diagnosis guidelines”
“Alzheimer’s Association releases new dementia diagnosis guidelines,” by Kirsten Fischer, McKnights LTC News “The Alzheimer’s Association has updated its guidelines for diagnosing dementia, leaving them broad but giving room to integrate new and upcoming developments...
GoldenCare Newsletter | January 6, 2025
Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, January 6, 2025 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition GoldenCare's Marketing Team Is Here For You! As we launch into another New Year, remember that our marketing team is here for YOU! We're available to assist...
You’re Invited! Insights with Tom Randal Success in 2025!
Mark Your Calendars: Next Wednesday (1/8) Is Our Kickoff Event For Success In 2025! Attend for a special chance to win one of three $100 Amazon.com Gift Card prizes!* The drawing will be held at the end of the presentation. Watch Tom's Webinar Overview! Join Tom...
“2025 SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and Medicare Savings Program Resource Standards,” Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)”
“2025 SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and Medicare Savings Program Resource Standards,” Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) Quote: “This CMCS Informational Bulletin provides an update on the 2025 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Spousal Impoverishment...
“The business case for selling LTC insurance to small-business owners”
“The business case for selling LTC insurance to small-business owners,” by Ayo Mseka, InsuranceNewsNet “When it comes to long-term care insurance, many producers focus their efforts on selling to individual consumers. But it may be a mistake to overlook small...
“Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax”
“Washington State Voters Keep Long-Term Care Tax,” by AnneMarie Schieber, The Heartland Institute “Medicaid Effect: Washington voters are responding to a crisis in long-term care that all Americans are facing, says Stephen Moses, president of the Center for Long-Term...
“The cost of long-term care in America has grown — here’s how you can prepare”
“The cost of long-term care in America has grown — here's how you can prepare,” by Christy Bieber, Moneywise “Medicare doesn’t cover long-term care, but you might qualify for assistance under Medicaid. An estate planning attorney can work with you to make a Medicaid...
“Expanding Medicare Advantage co-pays may leave nursing homes without cash they’ve earned”
“Expanding Medicare Advantage co-pays may leave nursing homes without cash they’ve earned,” by Kimberly Marselas, McKnights LTC News “An increasing number of Medicare Advantage insurers are expected to institute nursing home co-pays starting Jan. 1, a change that...
“Antipsychotic meds worsen behavior, study shows; MDs defend, call for alternatives”
“Antipsychotic meds worsen behavior, study shows; MDs defend, call for alternatives,” by Zee Johnson, McKnights LTC News “A new study of nearly 500,000 nursing home residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications has found an increase in negative behaviors...
Updated Long-Term Care Tax Guides for 2025
As we head into 2025, we’ve made updates to our long-term care tax guides, ensuring you’re well-equipped with the latest tax information. These updates include comprehensive revisions to the LTC Agent Guide, as well as the Tax Advantages for Business Owners and Tax...
Reminder: Key Deadlines for Mutual Income Solutions
As we prepare for the discontinuation of disability income insurance sales effective January 18, 2025, please note the following important updates: Applications (both Paper Part A and Paper Part B applications) must be completed in full and submitted to the home...