Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care insurance news and analysis, including coverage of short-term care insurance, long-term care hybrid products, and other arrangements for paying for long-term and post-acute care.
You Might Spot Your Clients’ Dementia Before Anyone Else
By Ric EdelmanFinancial mistakes are often the first sign of Alzheimer's — one of the most expensive diseases.
March 12, 2025
Two Bipartisan Long-Term Care Bills Re-Emerge in HouseThe proposals could give lawmakers a chance to find common ground amid an intense budget and tax fight.
March 03, 2025
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement CommunityPicking the right landing spot is one of the biggest decisions a client can make.
February 27, 2025
Unum Finds Reinsurer for Block of Individual Long-Term Care PoliciesThe deal could eventually help increase the supply of new long-term care planning products.
February 19, 2025
Genworth Gets Closer to CareScout Long-Term Care Insurance LaunchThe company is setting up a reinsurance deal with a U.S.-based company.
February 13, 2025
Solving a Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Payment ProblemAn agent looks at how two months of frustration ended with a sudden victory.
February 12, 2025
AARP Makes the Republican Case for Adding a Caregiver Tax CreditGOP survey takers liked the idea almost as much as they liked eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits.
January 23, 2025
Pre-Retirees Have a Health Care Planning ProblemA gap exists between perceptions of health care and long-term care costs and overall financial preparedness, research finds.