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1. [pdf] Edelivery policy change FAQ
2. Make room for more EDO room

   Effective June 26, 2021, a term rider added to an Equimax Estate Builder® or Equimax Wealth Accumulator® policy may allow for an increase to the maximum Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) payment limit.
    
   Highlights:
   
   ● This enhancement will apply to adult single life Equimax Estate Builder and Wealth Accumulator policies where the Owner Signature Date on the application for insurance is June 26, 2021 or after.
   ● For the term rider to increase the EDO payment limit, it must be issued at the same time as the Equimax coverage.
   ● Term rider EDO payment limit assumes the term rider is held at least 10 years.
   ● The illustration system and EZcomplete application will calculate the maximum EDO payment including any increase from a term rider.
   ● Policies already issued do not qualify.  
   
   Full details about the changes can be found in the transition rules.
    
   Who can benefit from this product enhancement?
   Your clients who have a temporary insurance need and add a term rider to their Equimax plan may be able to take advantage of the additional exempt room and higher EDO payment limits to build the policy values. Make Equimax® your first choice for your clients’ whole life insurance needs.
    
   New Illustration software is now available
   The updated illustration software will be available for download after 9 a.m. ET on Friday, June 25, 2021. 
    
   Want more information?
   
   ● Learn more about the changes and transition rules
   ● Contact your Regional Sales Manager for more information on these changes and other sales ideas  

   
   ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.

3. NEW MARKETING MATERIAL! Flexibility for supplemental income with Equimax Equitable has created a new piece to help you understand our new Equimax^® illustration feature, Paid-Up Additions (PUA) to Cash Dividends, now available!
   
   Did you know Equimax clients can switch from the PUA dividend option to the cash dividend option by simply requesting a dividend option change?^1,2
   
   You can illustrate this for paid-up 10 pay and 20 pay Equimax plans! Show clients how they can build in added flexibility and use their policy to create a source of future supplemental income by simply changing the dividend option to cash.³
    
   Illustration Considerations:
   ● Works with Equimax Estate Builder^® or Equimax Wealth Accumulator^®.
   ● Illustrate the Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) to help build the policy values while the PUA dividend option is in effect. EDO payments can’t be made once the policy is switched to the cash dividend option.
   ● If a client needs temporary insurance coverage – like mortgage protection - illustrate term riders for how long they are needed to meet the specific goal.³
   ● If critical illness coverage is needed our competitively priced 20 pay critical illness riders are a great fit to provide paid-up critical illness coverage.³ 
   
   Clients should apply for the coverage they need. This concept is about flexibility to create a future source of supplemental income.
   
   Want to learn more? Check out our new marketing piece: Flexibility for supplemental income with Equimax (2077).
   
   For more information, reach out to your local wholesaler.
    
    
   ^® and ^TM denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
   ¹ Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.  Dividends may be subject to taxation. Dividends will vary based on the actual investment returns in the participating account as well as mortality, expenses, lapse, claims experience, taxes, and other experience of the participating block of policies.
   ² To request a change to the dividend option complete and submit form 558 (Request for Withdrawal of Dividends, Change in Option, or Premium Offset). A client can request a change to the cash dividend option from any other dividend option regardless of the premium type or whether premiums continue to be payable, subject to our current administration rules and guidelines. Some dividend option changes are subject to underwriting. Underwriting is not required to change from the PUA to cash dividend option, however, underwriting is required to change from the cash dividend option to the PUA dividend option.
   ³ This concept is intended to illustrate a one-time switch to cash dividends once premiums are no longer payable for the policy (including premiums for riders). Premiums are paid with after-tax dollars and dividends paid in cash are subject to taxation.  If premiums are payable there will be tax savings for the client to use the before-tax cash dividend to reduce the premium instead of taking it entirely as a cash payment.  This concept is intended for longer term planning, not to meet short term cash needs by switching back and forth between the PUA and cash options. Clients should consider a policy loan or a cash withdrawal to meet short-term cash needs; policy loans and cash withdrawals may be subject to taxation.
    
4. Do you have clients considering a First Home Savings Account in 2024?

   We want to help clients save money for their first home. A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan allowing prospective first-time homebuyers to save for their first home tax-free up to $8,000 a year or a lifetime contribution limit of $40,000.

   With the Equitable^® FHSA, they can put their money to work right away. Available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class (75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100) and Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), Equitable offers clients an array of investment products to suit their individual needs and risk tolerance.

   Do not wait. Get clients started today!

   To open a FHSA or DIA/GIA for clients, log in to EZcomplete^®, our highly rated online application tool. It is easy to use, convenient, and fast.  

   For more information on FHSA or DIA/GIA, including a FAQ and client materials, visit EquiNet^® or contact your Director, Investment Sales.   
   
   Date posted: October 16, 2024

5. Client-Focused Videos A Great Tool to Start Meaningful Conversations with clients
   
   We are committed to helping advisors connect with clients. To support this, Equitable created a video that explains how life and critical illness insurance can provide financial support when the unexpected happens. 
   
   This video is a great tool which can help advisors drive those important conversations and guide clients toward the best solution to fit their needs.
   
   You can watch our new video here: English - French
   
   Just a quick reminder, we have also created a series of videos to help clients understand the different insurance options. Share them with your clients today: 
   ● Equimax^® participating whole life for children
   ● Dividends
   ● EquiLiving^® critical illness insurance
   ● Term life insurance
   ● Equitable Generations^™ universal life insurance
   
   Contact your Equitable Wholesaler – we’re here to help!
6. Equitable Life Coronavirus Update – March 13, 2020

   As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, it’s important that you, your clients and their plan members have the most up-to-date information. We are providing timely updates on any developments that impact your clients and their plan members or their benefits coverage.

   Please share this information with your clients. You can direct them to EquitableHealth.ca, where we have posted a version of these updates.

   Coronavirus travel coverage*

   For groups with Travel Assist coverage

   The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued several Travel Health Notices advising Canadians to avoid travel to countries and regions where there have been outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19).

   A good resource to help your clients and their plan members understand how the spread of the coronavirus may impact their travel plans is the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Coronavirus Travel Advice site. The levels of risk by country and region are regularly updated.

   If your clients’ plan members cannot avoid travelling, Public Health recommends they take steps to prevent illness and seek medical attention if they become sick.

   Where to find the latest information

   The list and level of travel advisories can change at any time. Please check the Government of Canada’s Travel Advisor and Advisory page for the most current information.

   If your clients’ plan members have coronavirus symptoms while travelling, please advise them to contact Travel Assist at the numbers listed below for assistance.

   Advise plan members to call before they travel

   If a plan member is travelling anywhere outside of the province or country and their benefits plan includes Travel Assist, plan administrators should advise them to make sure they’re prepared for a medical emergency by following these steps.

   1. Check the Government of Canada’s Travel Advisor and Advisory page. Note that it is important to click on the country to check whether any specific regions of that country have travel advisories.
   2. If they have questions, they should call Travel Assist before they travel for assistance and benefit information.
   3. Pack their Equitable Life benefits card and provincial health card.
   4. In a medical emergency, call the Travel Assist 24-Hour Hotline:
   • Toll-free Canada/USA: 1.800.321/9998
   • Global call collect: 519.742.3287
   • Allianz Global Assistance ID #9089

   Allianz Global Assistance administers Equitable Life’s Travel Assist benefits. Allianz has an international network of medical facilities, transportation providers, medical correspondents and multilingual administrative agents who aid with medical, legal and most travel-related emergencies 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

   Early prescription refills and drug shortages*

   In response to concerns about COVID-19 TELUS Health, our pharmacy benefits manager, has announced it is maintaining its standard rules for refills of medication. Plan members can refill their medications when at least two-thirds of the last dispensed supply has been used.

   If plan members need more than the maximum supply allowed on their plan, they must pay out-of-pocket for the excess amount. They can then submit a claim to ask for an exception request.

   TELUS is taking this position to help maintain access to medication for all patients. They continue to monitor the situation. We will provide an update if it changes.

   Drug shortages

   TELUS Health monitors for drug shortages and updates their system for any unavailable drugs. This helps to ensure accurate claims payment. If a referenced lowest-cost generic drug is unavailable, claims for drugs in the class will be paid at the next lowest-cost generic alternative available.

   *Indicates content that will be shared with your clients

7. Equitable and Cloud DX
8. The Equimax EVOLUTION Continues Earlier this year, we announced a host of improvements to our Equimax^® Participating Whole Life solution, designed to add value, flexibility, and affordability to an already excellent plan. 
   
   Today we’re pleased to announce the following additional updates took effect on August 12^th, 2023: 
   1. Targeted improvements in rates, death benefits, and cash values for Equimax Estate Builder and Equimax Wealth Accumulator plans. 
   2.  New joint last to die rates for the Wealth Accumulator plans to align with Estate Builder. 
   3.  A new “rated age” calculation, and
   4.  New rates for determining the maximum enhancement amount with the Enhanced Protection dividend option.
   
   Visit our splash page and watch our informative video to learn more and start selling the enhanced Equimax today.
   
      
   
   Refer to our Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications.
   
   
   Our illustration tools are updated:
   ●  New Web-based illustration software on secure EquiNet^® (log in required)
   ●  New Desktop illustration software 
   ●  New EZstart™ on EquiNet 
   
   Need more information?
   For information on these changes, please contact your Equitable Life wholesaler. 
   
   
   ^® and ^TM denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
9. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month The perfect time to start conversations with clients.
   
   Many people don’t think about life insurance until it’s too late. This month is a good time to remind clients why life insurance matters. Life insurance can help provide financial protection for families and businesses when they need it most.
   
   As an advisor, you play a key role in helping clients make the right choices to protect the people and things they care about. At Equitable^®, we’re committed to supporting you in guiding clients through these important decisions. To help you start conversations about life insurance, we have created resources that explain the different types of life insurance and how each can help clients meet their unique financial needs.
   
   Use these tools during your client meetings, either in person or online. They can help you explain why life insurance matters, show the different plan options, and build trust with clients.
   
   Let’s work TOGETHER this month to help clients PROTECT TODAY and PREPARE TOMORROW^.
   
   Contact your Equitable wholesaler today to learn more!
   
   
    

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