Next round of 2013 and 2010 in-force rate action notifications to take place in late October
The 2013 in-force rate action includes John Hancock LTCI individual policies originally issued in New Mexico and Wisconsin. Also, we will continue implementation in Arizona and begin notifications for additional
products in that state. The 2010 rate action applies to John Hancock and Fortis
LTCI individual policies in Texas, where we will continue implementation and begin notifications for additional products in that state.
Please note: The phone number to call with any rate action
questions or inquiries has changed to 888-654-6582.
MARKETING NEWS
Updated LTC Quiz available October 9th
Our LTC Quiz brochure is an interactive tool you can use to
assess your clients’ knowledge about some of the common myths and
facts surrounding long-term care issues. What your clients learn may
surprise them and encourage them to consider purchasing LTC insurance.
The brochure is approved in all states except Hawaii. Click to view
and download the Compact version(ICC14-LTC-8006) and Non-Compact version(LTC-8006). The LTC Quiz will be orderable on October 9th.
Also, watch for the updated electronic version on the LTC consumer website coming soon.
Educate Your Clients Using Third-Party Marketing Materials
Using third-party articles is a great way to support your sales
efforts by educating your clients on the need for long-term care
insurance. You can find a list of third-party articles in the
Marketing Materials section of JHLTC.com.
Learn LTC Captivate with Brainshark training
As an online system that supports an entirely paperless sales
and application process, LTC Captivate is designed to eliminate the
geographic and logistical hurdles that often exist in today’s busy
world. As a result, it enables producers and their clients to conduct
business in settings and time frames that better suit their mutual
needs. To learn more, visit our Brainshark training module.
Updated Sponsored Group Consumer Materials available
Now that employee benefits season is here again, it may be a
good time for you to seek out new LTC insurance sales opportunities in
the worksite and affinity marketplaces.
John Hancock is prepared to support your efforts by providing
you with updated consumer marketing material for the Sponsored Group
Discount Program, available in all states except Hawaii. Click here
for a list of materials for Employer and Affinity markets.
Help Your Clients Prepare for the Paramedical Exam
John Hancock has developed a consumer brochure, “Preparing for Your Paramedical Exam” (LTC-2172),
to help your clients know what to expect so they can be fully prepared
for the paramedical exam. The brochure can be ordered and downloaded
from JHLTC.com. (Not available in New York)
2015 Minimum Benefits for Partnerships in CT, IN, and NY
Minimum benefit levels for Partnership products have been
announced. Effective January 1, 2015, all Partnership policies in Connecticut, Indiana, and New York must meet or exceed the state-mandated minimums. Click here for complete details. John Hancock will provide you with minimums in California as soon as they become available.
For financial professional use only. Not for use with the
public. Long-term care insurance is underwritten by John Hancock
Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02117 (not licensed
in New York) and in New York by John Hancock Life & Health
Insurance Company, Boston, MA 02117.
You may not modify, remove, or otherwise alter information contained
in, or linked from this newsletter, nor include any new material
items, or statements without the express written approval of John
Hancock.
