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Supplemental Insurance Protection
Critical Illness Dir Gen Approval Date: 06/05/2014 Code : Supplemental Insurance Protection Critical Illness Direct Policy Form CH IP (01/10), or its state variation See Separate Presentation for State Specific Variations ©2014 SureBridge® Product Training Materials | Proprietary and Confidential. For more plan details, refer to the product materials. The benefits described in this presentation are subject to all provisions, terms, definitions, and limitations and exclusions of the applicable policy. Supplemental plans serve a specific purpose in the insurance market. These plans are not intended as substitutes for accident and sickness health insurance and should not be construed as such.
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Supplemental Products Availability
SureBridge has the largest portfolio of supplemental products including critical illness, cancer, accident, disability, dental and vision policies. We also have the broadest marketing footprint. AK WA ID MT ME OR ND MN NH WI NY VT MI WY SD CA MA RI NV CT UT NE IA PA IL OH IN NJ CO WV DE MO VA KS MD KY HI DC AZ NC NM OK TN TX AR SC GA MS AL All products available Subset of products available No products available LA FL
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Supplemental Products Superior Client/Broker Experience
Quoting Compare packages with different combinations of supplemental products Present total price for solution Commissions First month’s premium is taken at time of application This results in faster commission payments Book of Business report available on the SureBridge Broker Portal Application Single e-app for any combination of supplemental products Flexibility to select different products and/or benefit options for each family member on app Smart app – only the questions for the products selected are asked Simplicity – all questions are yes/no Outlines of coverage provided Claims Claim form provided with complete instructions for submission Claim forms are received, analyzed and adjudicated within a 7 day turn-around time
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Supplemental Products Sales Pitch
Changes in the market present opportunities to sell supplemental plans Essential Health Benefits Plans can have out of pocket expenses as high as $6,350 for individuals or $12,700 for families. This leaves large gaps in coverage which can be filled with supplemental plans. Advanced premium tax credits for EHB plans are available for individuals or families making up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Tax credits can be used to purchase extra coverage and fill the gaps left by high deductibles and coinsurance on EHB plans. Number of family members Poverty Guideline for family income (as of 2013) Can still qualify for a subsidy under the ACA with an income up to 1 $11,490 X 400% $45,960 2 $15,510 $62,040 3 $19,530 $78,120 4 $23,550 $94,200 5 $27,570 $110,280 Tax credits can be seen as a way to pay for Supplemental Plans and reduce coverage gaps. Need a subsidy calculator? Try
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Critical Illness Direct Sales Pitch
The Critical Illness Direct plan is a piece of the puzzle to help fill in gaps caused by high out of pocket expenses and lost wages. On the right, health insurance is supplemented by the following: Critical Illness Direct for lump sum benefit upon a first occurrence diagnosis of a qualifying event Hospital Confinement Direct* for hospital coverage Accident Companion* for lump sum accident coverage. Coverage Gap Health Coverage Accident Companion Critical Illness Direct Hospital Confinement Direct *See the appropriate training documents for more details on these other products.
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Critical Illness Direct Product Comparison
The Critical Illness Direct plan is designed to provide a one-time lump sum cash benefit that can be used for: For Experimental Procedures or cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery Transportation and lodging for relatives Mortgage Car Payment Out of pocket medical expenses such as the deductible/coinsurance Home Care A comparison of benefits to the CancerWise policy is shown to the right. Critical Illness Direct Advanced Alzheimers ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Life-Threatening Cancer Illness Induced Coma Heart Attack Major Organ Transplant Stroke End Stage Renal Disease Benign Brain Tumor Cancer In Situ Coronary By-Pass CancerWise Malignant Internal Tumor Malignant Melanoma
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Critical Illness Direct Navigation?
Critical Illness Direct is located under the Illness tab of the SureBridge Point of Sale Tool.
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Critical Illness Direct Benefit Schedule
Qualifying Condition Benefit Description Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 Plan 4 Plan 5 Plan 6 Plan 7 Coronary artery by-pass Cancer in situ Benign brain tumor 25% of Benefit Amount Chosen Percentage reduced by ½ on date insured reaches age 70 In the event that a customer suffers an event paying a 25% benefit, they will retain the remaining 75% of the amount for future diagnoses $2,500 $3,750 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $12,500 $15,000 Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease Illness induced coma Heart attack Life-threatening cancer Major organ transplant Stroke Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) End stage renal failure 100% of Benefit Amount Chosen Percentage reduced by ½ on date insured reaches age 70 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 Waiting Period Waiting period is 30 days from effective date
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Critical Illness Direct Claims Example
Jenny Heart, at age 45 was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. Although Jenny had been going for her annual mammograms and one had required additional review by a pathologist, this was her first diagnosis of internal cancer. As a result, a surgery was performed and she was treated with chemotherapy and radiation. Luckily for Jenny, she has an Option 4 Critical Illness Direct plan to supplement her Bronze EHB health insurance. BILL After PPO Discounts Outpatient Surgery Facility Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation $3,000 $2,500 $8,000 $6,000 Paid By Health Plan $0 $8,000 $6,000 Out Of Pocket $3,000 $2,500 $0 The Bronze EHB plan only paid $14,150, leaving Jenny OOP $6,350 in medical expenses. SureBridge paid Jenny $30,000 covering the gap left by the EHB plan and giving Jenny $23,650 to help with her lost wages and other incidental expenses such as her mortgage and car payment. Paid By SureBridge Plan Anesthesia $1,000 $ 150 $850 $6,350 $30,000 TOTALS $14,150 $6,350
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Critical Illness Direct Renewability
The policy is guaranteed renewable to age 75, subject to the Company’s right to discontinue or terminate the coverage as provided in the TERMINATION OF COVERAGE section of the policy.
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Critical Illness Direct Critical Illness Direct FAQs
New Business and Underwriting This product cannot be sold with another Critical Illness plan offered by MEGA, Midwest or CLICO. Minimal application questions apply to this product. Claim Payment Cash benefit to the member – no assignment of benefits. No coordination of benefits with either an health plans. No network of providers. Maternity is not covered. Average claim processing times is 7-10 business days unless an additional review is conducted for provisions of the coverage (i.e. pre-existing, first diagnosis, etc.)
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Critical Illness Direct Underwriting Quick Reference
Question Summary Applies to Critical Illness Direct Applicants Info, Height/Weight Per Height Weight Chart Abnormal test results Yes Impending test Family history: cancer Family history: non-cancer Cancer history: full HIV/AIDS Prescription ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Cholesterol/Blood Pressure Mental Diseases or Disorders Heart Brain and Circulatory System Renal System Endocrine System Organ Transplant Important Information Summarized questions are based on the generic 2013 application. See the Critical Illness Direct section of the Chesapeake Underwriting and Product Guide for detailed application question information.
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Critical Illness Direct Pricing Examples
Rates can change. These rates come from the generic brochure dated August 2013: CH CR ILL DIR 314. The chart below is only an illustration of benefit and premium options per covered person for plans. Premiums may vary by state. Benefit Options1 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 35 Year old Male $7.85 $11.77 $15.69 $23.54 $31.39 $39.24 $47.08 35 Year old Female $5.27 $7.90 $10.54 $15.81 $21.07 $26.34 $31.61 40 Year old Male $11.21 $16.82 $22.42 $33.63 $44.84 $56.05 $67.26 40 Year old Female Sample ¹ The chart above is only an illustration of benefit and premium options per non-tobacco covered person. Premiums may vary by state.
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Critical Illness Direct
This presentation is not inclusive of all policy provisions. See product materials for complete details and any additional state variations regarding Termination of Coverage, Renewability, Premium Changes, Eligible Dependents, Exclusions and policy Definitions. SureBridge® is a registered trademark used for both insurance and non-insurance products offered by subsidiaries of HealthMarkets, Inc. Supplemental insurance products are underwritten and administered by The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company®. Administrative offices are located in North Richland Hills, TX. The insurance product referenced in this document is underwritten by The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company. SureBridge products are individual supplemental products and are not available as group coverage. There is no list bill and premiums may not be paid by employers for employees. This material cannot be copied or used in any way for advertising or presentation purposes. THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. This type of plan is not considered “minimum essential coverage” under the Affordable Care Act and therefore a Specified Disease/Condition and Major Organ Transplant Benefit Policy does not satisfy the individual mandate that you have health insurance coverage. This is not Medicare Supplement Insurance. Benefits may vary by state. See state variations and product materials for more detail.
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Critical Illness Direct Thank You For Everything You Do!
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