Genworth: Launching Flex 2 product in 8 more states on 2/24/14.

On February 24, 2014, Genworth will be launching Privileged Choice® Flex 2 (Flex 2) in the following additional states: CT, HI, IN, MD, MO, NY, OR, VA.  Click here for the official bulletin with complete details and click here for the Frequently Asked Questions about this launch.
Privileged Choice® Flex 2 vs. Privileged Choice® Flex (Flex)

  • Add 4% Compound Inflation Protection (does not apply to New York Flex 2 or New York Partnership Plus)
  • Reduce Maximum Issue Age from 79 to 75
  • Pricing is based on age, health and gender
  • Move from Couples Discount to Couples Premiums built into rate tables
  • Adjust the definition of Couples to include spouses/partners only
  • Change to Claims Offset on all Compound Benefit Increase Options
  • Implement four underwriting categories: Preferred Best, Preferred, Select and Standard
  • Require Formal Care Providers for reimbursement of Home Health or Personal Care Services; Formal Care Providers can be Independent
  • Launch of a newly designed, simplified Illustration and Quote It! user experience
  • Add a new Total Asset Protection plan to New York Partnership Plus, bringing the total number of partnership plans to five.

State Availability:  The state differences matrix and state map are now available.

Transition Rules: Please carefully review the transition dates and rules below. No exceptions will be available.

Paper Applications:
02/24/14 Last valid Home Office Receipt Date – Flex applications must be received by 8:00PM ET
02/24/14 Last valid Application Signed Date
Faxed applications must be sent to either: 434 948.5566 or 800 456.8329.
Applications may be emailed to EMM-GNWLTCApps@genworth.com.
Note: Applications faxed or emailed to any fax number or email address other than those listed above may not make the 8:00 PM cutoff.