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Mutually Well Fitness and Wellness Benefit

Mutual of Omaha is excited to announce a new benefit for our Medicare supplement policyholders coming soon. We have partnered with Tivity Health to provide our customers with a comprehensive fitness and wellness offering called Mutually Well. This new benefit allows an individual to tailor a fitness and wellness plan to meet their needs.

Customers will have access to:

• Discounts of up to 30% on healthy living products and services from 20,000+ specialists. Examples of discounted services are chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and nutritional programs
• Flexible, budget friendly fitness program with access to 10,000+ fitness locations with no enrollment fee or contracts for a low cost of $25.00 a month
• Free 30-day walking program and personalized weekly planning for their nutrition, fitness and wellness needs

A press release will be sent in a couple of weeks announcing this new benefit, and effective October 1, our Medicare supplement policyholders will have access to begin using this great benefit. Watch for more detailed information and additional resources that will be provided as we get closer to launch.

Not appointing with Mutual of Omaha? Request details here

Mutual of Omaha has some exciting new opportunities with the release of a new Medicare Supplement in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Check out the below details for more information.

Alabama

Converting from Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company to Omaha Insurance Company

• The paper application and outline of coverage are attached
• Producers can start taking paper apps in Alabama on August 5th, with an application sign date of August 5^th or later; however, as we have system updates to install later this month, the soonest applications can issue is August 23^rd
• Orders for paper applications may be placed starting today by calling our Sales Support team at 1-800-693-6083
• Paper applications and outlines of coverage can be downloaded from our agent portal Sales Professional Access on August 7^th
• The e-Application will be available on August 23^rd
• The household discount is 12%
• Commissions are not changing. New schedules will be available on Sales Professional Access soon 
• Alabama is included in our Q3 Med supp Broker Bonus program
• As of September 30, 2019, we will no longer accept Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement apps in Alabama    
• An official announcement regarding this new product launch will be in Express on August 7^th

Mississippi

Converting from Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company to United World Life Insurance Company

• The paper application and outline of coverage are attached
• Producers can start taking paper apps in Mississippi on August 5th, with an application sign date of August 5^th or later; however, as we have system updates to install later this month, the soonest applications can issue is August 23^rd
• Orders for paper applications may be placed starting today by calling our Sales Support team at 1-800-693-6083
• Paper applications and outlines of coverage can be downloaded from our agent portal Sales Professional Access on August 7^th
• The e-Application will be available on August 23^rd
• The household discount is 12%
• Commissions are not changing. New schedules will be available on Sales Professional Access soon 
• Mississippi is included in our Q3 Med supp Broker Bonus program
• As of September 30, 2019, we will no longer accept Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement apps in Mississippi    
• An official announcement regarding this new product launch will be in Express on August 7^th

Tennessee

Converting from Omaha Insurance Company to United World Life Insurance Company

• The paper application and outline of coverage are attached
• Producers can start taking paper apps in Tennessee on August 5th, with an application sign date of August 5^th or later; however, as we have system updates to install later this month, the soonest applications can issue is August 23^rd
• Orders for paper applications may be placed starting today by calling our Sales Support team at 1-800-693-6083
• Paper applications and outlines of coverage can be downloaded from our agent portal Sales Professional Access on August 7^th
• The e-Application will be available on August 23^rd
• The household discount is 12%
• Commissions are not changing. New schedules will be available on Sales Professional Access soon 
• Tennessee is included in our Q3 Med supp Broker Bonus program
• As of September 30, 2019, we will no longer accept Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement apps in Tennessee    
• An official announcement regarding this new product launch will be in Express on August 7^th

Not appointing with Mutual of Omaha? Request details here

Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company

Mutual of Omaha has filed a Medicare supplement product under their new affiliate Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company (OSIC) in the following state – TEXAS

• Plans A, F, G, High Deductible G and N are available for sale effective July 29, 2019
• Plan F may be sold to applicants with a policy effective date through December 31, 2019; Plan F may not be sold to applicants who become eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020, per MACRA regulations.
• Plan F also may be sold to applicants who are Medicare-eligible through December 31, 2019, but not purchasing Plan F until January 1, 2020 or after.
• High Deductible Plan G can be sold to any individual with a policy effective date of January 1, 2020 or later.

Besides the new low rates, OSIC offers:

• A 12% household discount, and
• Anniversary rating

Not appointing with OSIC / Mutual of Omaha? Request details here

As people approach age 65, they’re bombarded with insurance offers. While some companies continue to add to the clutter and confusion, Mutual of Omaha is focused on helping you guide your clients through the complexity of selecting Medicare coverage. So, when they turn to you for help, turn to Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare Solutions portfolio.

Medicare-age clients are looking to stay physically and financially healthy. Considering they need to make their savings last, they want to know what’s covered and how much things will cost. They want to feel confident that the coverages they choose will help protect their health and budget.

Mutual of Omaha’s Medicare Solutions can do just that.

Take a look at their products that help solve your clients’ needs during their retirement years:

• Medicare Supplement Insurance. Competitive pricing, premium savers and fast policy issue
• Dental Insurance. Guaranteed issue, two plans available (both with optional vision rider), backed by a network of about 375,000 provider locations
• Mutual of Omaha Rx. Two national prescription drug plans with affordable premiums, Value plan has $0 deductible for Tiers 1 & 2 prescriptions
• Cancer, Heart Attack/Stroke Insurance. Limited underwriting, direct payment upon diagnosis, policies up to $100,000

Mutual of Omaha’s great senior product offerings and unparalleled service are the perfect complement to your clients’ needs.

If you have questions or would like to get contracted, please call us at (800) 998-7715 or complete our online request form.

Mutual of Omaha Rx (PDP) is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the Mutual of Omaha Rx plan depends on contract renewal.

We have some exciting news to share!

Mutual of Omaha is releasing a new Medicare Supplement in Virginia.
Request details today and be ready when the product roles out for new sales.

Call us at 800-998-7715 and one of our marketing representatives would be happy to share this valuable information with you.

Get to know MACRA

We have some exciting news to share!

Mutual of Omaha is releasing a new Medicare Supplement in Wyoming.
Request details today and be ready when the product roles out for new sales.

Call us at 800-998-7715 and one of our marketing representatives would be happy to share this valuable information with you.

Get to know MACRA

Mutual of Omaha offers two dental plans* Mutual Dental Preferred and Mutual Dental Protection insurance policies with an optional vision care rider** underwritten by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. The dental product is available in all states except: New Mexico, New York, Virginia and Washington.

While this product is positioned for individuals who are Medicare eligible the issue age is 19 – 99 for these policies. For more information and to see rates view the Dental Insurance Product and Rate Guide.

Medicare supplement and Dental Insurance – Better Together
You have a built-in target market. If you are selling Medicare supplement, there are a number of reasons you should be offering your Medicare clients a dental policy.

First, good dental care is important to overall health. But do you know Medicare doesn’t cover dental services? That means dental bills have the potential to take a bite out of people’s savings.

Second, there is a need among individuals age 65 and older for dental insurance.

• 87% of this group still have their natural teeth
• Due to cost, 1 in 5 of them has untreated tooth decay and fewer than half see a dentist even once a year
• Only 12% have dental insurance

Third, it is an easy sale. If you are taking a Med supp e-App the dental plans are quoted up front and with a few simple questions at the end of the app you can complete a dental sale. Also, all Med supp paper apps have the dental application included in the application book.  And with our mobile quote app you can provide your clients a quote on the spot.

Not appointed with Mutual of Omaha. Request details on both their competitive Medicare Supplement and Dental Plans.

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What is MACRA?

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) changes some of the Medicare supplement plans people new to Medicare can purchase. The rule says that as of January 1, 2020, newly-eligible Medicare beneficiaries won’t be able to purchase Medicare supplement plans that cover the Part B deductible. These are Medicare supplement Plans C, F, High-Deductible F and Minnesota and Wisconsin Part B deductible coverage. For MACRA purposes, “newly-eligible” people are those who become eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020.

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We have some exciting news to share!

Mutual of Omaha is releasing a new Medicare Supplement in Georgia. Request details today and be ready when the product roles out for new sales.

Call us at 800-998-7715 and one of our marketing representatives would be happy to share this valuable information with you.

There are Medicare changes coming effective January 1, 2020 as a result of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). The Act eliminates Medigap plans that cover the Medicare Part B deductible (Plans C, F and High-Deductible F) for people who are Medicare eligible on or after January 1, 2020.  That means those Medicare beneficiaries will not have a Medigap option with first-dollar coverage and will pay the Medicare Part B calendar-year deductible themselves.

How this impacts our new Mutual of Omaha Georgia Product:

• Effective April 12^th, you can now sell Plans A, F, G and N
• Effective July 1^st, you may begin selling the new High Deductible Plan G for applications with an effective date of January 1, 2020 or later
• Until December 31, 2019 our High Deductible Plan F, underwritten by Omaha Insurance Company, will still be available in Georgia for individuals who are Medicare eligible prior to January 1, 2020. Only paper applications will be available for submission and can be downloaded on Sales Professional Access, Forms and Materials.

For more information on how MACRA impacts your clients, click here.

Mutual of Omaha: Med Supp Second Quarter Broker Bonus Program

You can make even more bucks on your Medicare supplement and SELECT underwritten business through Mutual of Omaha's 2019 Second Quarter Broker Bonus Program.

Here are the nuts and bolts:

Qualification Period:

Bonus Program period is from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.

Eligible states:

Payment will be made on qualified applications in the following states:

Qualifying Apps:

All Medicare supp/SELECT applications, any state, any Plan and any type, issued between April 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019 will COUNT toward the five applications per month minimum needed to qualify for payment.

Payment:

You can qualify with a minimum of five issued apps in a month

• $150 cash per issued policy for Underwritten business (includes internal and affiliate conversions)
• $30 cash per issued policy for Open Enrollment business (excludes internal and affiliate conversions)
• Pays on Plans F, G and N only
• Pays only on Med supp/SELECT applications issued in the states listed above
• Payment schedule is based on effective date of issued applications and policies must be inforce at time payment occurs
• Certain exclusions apply

For complete details click here.

Not appointed with Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplements? Request details here

Thank you for your business.