Carrier Announcements

LTCI In-Force Rate Adjustments Effective Nov. 1, 2026

August 24, 2026

Mutual of Omaha has announced in-force rate adjustments for certain LTCI policies in Georgia and West Virginia. The changes will go into effect on Nov. 1, 2026.

Updates to MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide

August 19, 2026

Mutual of Omaha has made a few updates to the MutualCare® Solutions Product Guide:

Added expedited/overnight premium payment mailing addresses for both USPS and FedEx/UPS. [Pages 24, 37, and 38]
Increased the combined traditional LTC policy maximum benefit limit from $500,000 to $720,000. [Pages 9, 10, and 17]

The updated Product Guide is now available on Forms & Materials and Sales Professional Access.

Home Health Care Enhanced Launches in Four States

August 11, 2026

Home Health Care Enhanced has launched in the following states: AK, DE, ND, and OR. It will replace Home Health Care Select in the launched states. The product availability chart has also been updated.

Home Health Care Enhanced Expands to Three Additional States

August 5, 2026

Home Health Care Enhanced from ManhattanLife launched July 13, 2026, in Maine, New Hampshire, and Washington, D.C. This brings availability to 27 states.

Hospital Indemnity Select Launches in Oregon

August 5, 2026

Hospital Indemnity Select from ManhattanLife became available in Oregon on July 20, 2026, giving you another opportunity to help clients prepare for expenses associated with a covered hospital stay.

New Agent Resource Center Experience

August 5, 2026

The first phase of ManhattanLife’s Unified Agent Experience is here, bringing a major refresh to the Agent Resource Center. The updated Agent Resource Center delivers simplified access, a unified dashboard, and improved performance. Additional ARC and EasyAppoint functionality will be introduced in future phases.

New Way to Share Home Health Care Enhanced

August 5, 2026

A new client-friendly HHC Enhanced trifold is available in the Agent Resource Center. Use this concise alternative to the traditional brochure to introduce the coverage and its key benefits to prospective policyholders.

LTCI Premium Payments Available in Mobile App

August 5, 2026

The Thrivent mobile app has been upgraded, making it easier for clients to manage their finances on the go with more self-service options. Clients can now handle all payment types—including long-term care insurance premiums—right in the app. A new bottom navigation bar also makes it easier for clients to find what they’re looking for

SecureCare IV Coming Soon to Montana

July 27, 2026

SecureCare™ IV, Securian’s newest long-term care (LTC) and whole life insurance policy, launches in Montana on August 10, 2026. With this release, SecureCare IV will be available in all states except California and New York.

Home Health Care Enhanced Product Now Available in Additional States

July 13, 2026

In case you missed it, the Home Health Care Enhanced product with ManhattanLife is now available in Colorado, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming — with more state approvals coming soon!