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, 2023. *The state of Rhode Island requires a 90-day notification period for all policyholders. Therefore, the effective date for the affected RI policies indicated below will be October 1, 2023. Impacted Forms Impacted States LTC04G Arizona & Rhode Island LTC04I Arizona & Rhode Island LTC04I7 Arizona & Rhode Island LTC09M Arizona & Rhode Island LTC06UI Arizona & Rhode Island LTC09U Arizona & Rhode Island 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 premium rate increase notification letters, most policyholders will receive an adjustment offer if there are options available. The offer will provide the policyholder with a benefit reduction alternative to help reduce the impact of the premium increase. Tools Available Additional resources are available on Sales Professional Access, including:
- A list of impacted policyholders on the Reports page
- Historical rate adjustment information by policy form on the Rate Adjustment page
Please share this information with your producers. Any additional information and state approvals will be communicated in our weekly Express newsletter. For a complete list of affected policy forms and additional key information, including quoting best practices, please review the FAQ. Long-term care insurance is a core product for Mutual of Omaha, and we intend to remain a key player in this market for years to come. |