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  •   Mass Mutual - Signature Care
    Physicians Mutual - Vista Care Choices
    State Generic Generic
    Form Number MM-300-P P-146
    Company Financial Information
    Financial Rating Score 81.9 out of 100 41 out of 100
    Total Assets 209.1 Billion 1.6 Billion
    Surplus 14.2 Billion 825 Million
    Surplus/Assets Ratio 6.80% 50.27%
    A.M. Best Rating A++ (Superior) A (Excellent)
    S & P Rating AA+ (Investment Grade) No Rating (No Rating)
    Moody Rating Aa2 (Investment Grade) No Rating (No Rating)
    Fitch Rating AA+ (Very Strong) No Rating (No Rating)
    Rated Policy Definitions and Features
    Product Rating Score 62 out of 100 81 out of 100
    Simplicity of Contract Language
    Rating 5 out of 5

    Orderly format. Moderately challenging language that an average consumer should understand. The average consumer may have some difficulty in determining how and when benefits are payable.

    Rating 5 out of 5

    Orderly format. Concise language that an average consumer should easily understand. The average consumer should have little to no difficulty in determining how and when benefits are payable.

    Adult Day Care
    Rating 3 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Alternate Plan of Care
    Rating 5 out of 8

    Provides Qualified Long Term Care Services which may include: equipment purchases or rentals, permanent or temporary modifications to the residence (i.e. ramps or rails), or care services not normally covered under the Home and Community Based Services Benefit. Company reserves right to make final decision on requests under Alternate Plan of Care benefit.

    Rating 8 out of 8

    If otherwise eligible for benefits company may pay for services written under an Alternate Plan of Care. Must be a cost effective plan to provide benefits.

    Assisted Living Facility Care
    Rating 3 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Bed Reservation
    Rating 2 out of 3

    Covers up to 30 days per calendar year for any reason.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covers up to 60 days per calendar year for any reason.

    Benefit Payout Options
    Rating 3 out of 6

    Reimbursement. Home Health Care paid on a daily basis.

    Rating 5 out of 6

    Reimbursement. Home Health Care paid on a monthly basis.

    Care Coordinator
    Rating 2 out of 4

    Called Personal Care Advisor. Not required to receive benefits. Does not count against Lifetime Maximum. Company will provide access to Personal Care Advisor upon request.

    Rating 3 out of 4

    Not required to receive benefits. Provides Resource Advisor at no cost through toll-free number. Will arrange Care Coordination at no cost if additional assistance is required.

    Caregiver Training
    Rating 2 out of 2

    Covered. No specific dollar amount listed in specimen policy.

    Rating 2 out of 2

    Pays up to 20% of the monthly Facility Care Benefit at time of claim.

    Elimination Period
    Rating 4 out of 6

    Must be satisfied only once over the life of the policy. Days need not be consecutive.

    Rating 6 out of 6

    Calendar Day Elimination Period. Must be satisfied only once over the life of the policy. Need not incur expense.

    Exclusions & Limitations
    Rating 4 out of 8

    Excludes: care by a person in your family; care in excess of thirty days per year during a single claim period outside the US or Canada; care provided in facilities primarily for the treatment of alcohol or drug addiction and care provided in facilities primarily for treatment of Mental or Nervous Disorders.

    Rating 6 out of 8

    Excludes: intentionally self-inflicted injury or attempted suicide; alcoholism or drug addiction; injuries or sickness resulting from an act of war (whether declared or undeclared); and care outside of the US or its territories, except as described in the International Coverage.

    Home Health Care
    Rating 3 out of 5

    Standard definition. Paid on a daily basis.

    Rating 4 out of 5

    Standard definition. Paid on a monthly basis.

    Home Modification
    Rating 1 out of 3

    May be considered under Alternate Plan of Care.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covered up to a lifetime maximum equal to 2 times the monthly Facility Care Benefit at time of claim.

    Independent Caregiver
    Rating 3 out of 3

    Included under definition of Home Health Care.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Included.

    Informal Caregiver
    Rating 0 out of 3

    Not listed as a benefit.

    Rating 0 out of 3

    Not listed as a benefit.

    International Coverage
    Rating 1 out of 3

    Pays up to 30 days per calendar year during a Single Claim Period.

    Rating 1 out of 3

    Provides Out-of-Country Nursing Home coverage while insured is confined as a resident inpatient. (Care Coordination not available w/International Coverage). Lifetime maximum equal to 1 month Facility Care Benefit.

    Medical Alert
    Rating 1 out of 3

    May be considered under the Alternate Plan of Care.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covered under Home First Benefit (See Notes)

    Nursing Facility Care
    Rating 2 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Rating 2 out of 3

    Standard definition.

    Plan of Care
    Rating 5 out of 5

    May be prepared by any Licensed Health Care Practitioner.

    Rating 5 out of 5

    May be prepared by any Licensed Health Care Practitioner.

    Qualifying for Benefits
    Rating 7 out of 8

    Standard HIPAA - TQ definition. Includes Standby Assistance. Transferring definition does not include Mobility.

    Rating 6 out of 8

    Standard HIPAA - TQ definition, but does not include language indicating that the condition be expected to last for a period of 90 days. Includes Standby Assistance. Transferring definition does not include Mobility.

    Respite Care
    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covers up to 30 days per calendar year.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covers up to 30 days per calendar year.

    Restoration of Benefits
    Rating 0 out of 1

    Offered as a rider, additional premium required.

    Rating 1 out of 1

    Included

    Therapeutic Device
    Rating 1 out of 3

    May be considered under Alternate Plan of Care.

    Rating 3 out of 3

    Covered under Home First Benefit (See Notes)

    Waiver of Premium
    Rating 1 out of 4

    Waives premiums if insured has been confined in a facility for 90 days (can be nonconsecutive). Does not waive for Home Health Care. Additional 90 day waiting period for waiver if confinements separated by more that 180 days. Refunds unearned premiums.

    Rating 1 out of 4

    After insured has been eligible for a period of at least 6 months will waive all future premiums according to payment mode in affect at time of eligibility. Does not refund unearned premium. Need not incur expense. Waiver does not apply to International Coverage.

    Bonus
    Rating 1 out of 5

    5 Year Rate Guarantee.

    Rating 2 out of 5

    Ambulance Service Benefit $75 per trip, Lifetime Maximum $300; First Time Cash Benefit, first time isured is eligible for benefits pays a one-time benefit of $1000.

    Additional Policy Information
    Discounts
    Up to 50% Joint Coverage Discount.
    30% Spousal (Both Apply/Both Issued); 10% Married (One Apply); 10% Family Member
    Underwriting Classes
    Ultra Preferred; Preferred; Standard
    Preferred; Standard; Rated 1-2-3-4
    Accelerated Payment Options
    10 Pay; 20 Pay.
    10-Pay; 20-Pay; Paid to age 65
    Issue Ages
    40-84
    18-84
    Additional Premium Riders
    Indemnity Benefit Rider; Caregiver Indemnity Rider; Full Nonforfeiture Rider; Home & Community Based Services Enhancement Rider; Home & Community Based Services Waiver of Premium Rider; Limited Family Caregiver Rider; Paid-Up Survivor Rider; Restoration of Benefits Rider; Shortened Benefit Nonforfeiture Rider.
    Home Cash Benefit Rider; Shortened Nonforfeiture Rider; Surviving Spouse Waiver of Premium Rider; Joint Waiver of Premium Rider; Full Return of Premium Rider; Return of Premium Rider; Waiver of Elimination Period for Home and Community Care Rider; Shared Care benefit Rider
    Year First Offered LTCI
    2000
    1988
    Inflation Options
    5% Simple
    Each year Daily and Maximum Benefits will increase by 5% of their original amounts.
    5% Compound, Less Benefits
    Daily and Maximum Benefits will increase by 5% compounded annually less claims.
    5% Compound, Remaining
    Daily and Monthly Benefits and remaining Lifetime Benefit increase by 5% Compounded Annually.
    5% Compound, Remaining 2 X Cap
    Daily and Monthly Benefits and remaining Lifetime Benefit increase by 5% Compounded Annually until the current daily benefit equals two times the original daily benefit.
    5% Simple, Remaining
    Daily/Monthly Benefits and remaining Lifetime Benefit increase by 5% Simple Annually.
     
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