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ExtendCare Advantages over the competition

West Coast Life LifeTime Platinum III with ExtendCare Rider vs. Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus (a Linked Life/LTC product)

West Coast Life's ExtendCare Rider allows up to 100% of the death benefit to be accelerated in the event the insured becomes chronically ill and qualifies for the benefit.

How is our LifeTime Platinum III with ExtendCare Rider Different from Lincoln's MoneyGuard Reserve Plus?

Let's Look at Some of Our Key Competitive Advantages!


ExtendCare Rider Differences
West Coast Life LifeTime
Platinum III with ExtendCare Rider
Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus
(a Linked Life/LTC product)
Indemnity Payment MethodYES - Benefit Payments are paid directly to the policyowner with no receipts requiredNO - Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus uses a Reimbursement benefit payment method
No Medical Receipts RequiredYES - The ExtendCare Rider pays a monthly tax free benefit without having to provide proof of care, bills or receiptsNO - Proof of care is required to reimburse expenses for qualifying long-term care services
Benefit Payments Used For Any PurposeYES - After qualifying, benefit payments can be used for any medical or non-medical expensesNO - Benefit payments will only cover qualifying long-term care costs actually incurred
Premium Payment FlexibilityYES - The client has the option to pay a single premium or pay up to lifetimeYES - However, premium payment options are limited to 1,3,5,7 and 10-pay
Expanded Risk Class AvailabilityYES - All Underwriting Classes are available with the ExtendCare RiderNO - Only two Underwriting Classes are available, Smoker and Non-Smoker
Substandard Ratings AvailableYES - The ExtendCare Rider can be issued up to Table 4NO - Substandard Ratings are Not Available with Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus
High Maximum Face Amounts Offered YES - The Maximum Face Amount available on ExtendCare is up to $5MNO - The maximum face amount available is limited to $750,000
No Health License or additional CE RequirementA Health License is not required to sell the ExtendCare Rider Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus does require a health license and any additional state required CE training

How Does our LifeTime Platinum III with "ExtendCare" Stack Up
vs. Lincoln's MoneyGuard Reserve Plus?


Let's Look at a Typical Case Example:

Male 60, $100,000 Single Premium, Solve for the Maximum Monthly Benefit Amount*
Company Risk ClassLifetime Guaranteed Death BenefitDeath Benefit % Difference vs. MoneyguardTotal Benefit AvailableMaximum Monthly Benefit Amount (MMBA)*Benefit Payment Duration
West Coast Life Super Preferred NT$406,371141%$406,371$8,5003.9 years
West Coast Life Preferred NT $375,610123%$375,610$8,5003.6 years
West Coast Life Standard NT $312,53085% $312,530$8,5003.0 years
Lincoln
Standard NT**
$168,229- $336,458*$7,0104 years

Female 60, $100,000 Single Premium, Solve for the Maximum Monthly Benefit Amount*
Company Risk ClassLifetime Guaranteed Death BenefitDeath Benefit % Difference vs. MoneyguardTotal Benefit AvailableMaximum Monthly Benefit Amount (MMBA)*Benefit Payment Duration
West Coast Life Super Preferred NT$437,957123%$437,957$8,5004.2 years
West Coast Life Preferred NT $410,766109%$410,766$8,5004 years
West Coast Life Standard NT $358,39882%$358,398$8,5003.5 years
Lincoln
Standard NT**
$196,116- $392,232*$8,1724 years

* Lincoln MMBA assumes a 4-year LTC Benefit Payment Period and 0-Day Elimination Period. West Coast Life assumes the specified maximum Benefit Payment Amount of $8,500/month and 90-Day Elimination Period.

** Lincoln MoneyGuard Reserve Plus offers only Standard Non-Tobacco and Tobacco Risk Classes.

Data in this comparison is based on information available from the companies and is believed to be current as of 5/23/11, but is subject to change. The contents of this flyer are for illustration purposes only. Individual situations will be different based on age, sex, and health status of your clients. For current information, please use our WinFlex software.

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