Securian will soon be launching SecureCare™ IV, its newest long-term care and nonparticipating whole life insurance policy. It will feature industry-leading early claim support and new flexibility to strengthen every client conversation. The new product will launch Jan. 26, 2026, in all states except CA, CT, DE, IN, MT, ND, NJ, NY, SC, and SD.

As we head into 2026, Mutual of Omaha has made updates to its 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 Advantages for Individuals flyers.

Effective Jan. 6, 2026, CareScout Care Assurance is now available in Pennsylvania. This long-term care insurance solution helps make difficult planning decisions easier.

Effective Jan. 24, 2026, Securian Financial will no longer accept life or annuity replacement business in New York. This applies to both external and internal life and annuity replacements. This decision reflects consistently low volumes and the operational complexity associated with this type of business.

Thrivent has updated its tax deductibility guide to reflect the age-banded amounts for 2026. This latest version of the tax guide also now includes information on how HSAs might be used to pay for LTCI premiums.

Mutual of Omaha has announced in-force rate adjustments for certain LTCI policies in Missouri and Connecticut. The changes will go into effect on March 1, 2026.

Effective Dec. 29, 2025, Global Atlantic will begin transitioning to only accepting electronic applications for all annuities, now including ForeCare and ForeCertain products. They are committed to supporting agents through this transition and will accept paper applications through March 27, 2026.

CareScout Care Assurance is now long-term care Partnership eligible in certain states. Approvals and requirements will vary by state.

The Authorization to Release Underwriting information to Insurance Agent/Agency form (31368), is now available in the eApp. This form, when signed by the client, allows you to obtain additional details from the underwriter about their decision in instances where a traditional, standalone LTC application is declined or rated.

Mutual of Omaha has announced upcoming Long-Term Care rate adjustments for clients in certain states. The changes will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2026, for Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Ohio, and Oklahoma, and on March 1, 2026, for Massachusetts.