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## NGL- WA State Backdating Clarification

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| Washington State backdating clarification   To clarify the last communication's statement concerning backdating, any Washington State application received between November 1, 2021 and November 30, 2021, will not have the option to backdate. Washington State applications received on or after December 1, 2021, will once again have the option to backdate. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. For agent inquiries contact your dedicated Agent Services Team at 888.505.2332 or status@ngl-essentialltc.com. For sales questions contact the Long Term Care Sales Team at LTC@nglic.com. Thank you. www.ngl-essentialltc.com   For agent use only. National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a.k.a. The Guardian or Guardian Life.   |
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