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.
May 30, 2011
Genworth: Average Nursing Home Cost Rises 3.4%The average annual cost of a private room in a U.S. nursing home has increased to $77,745 this year, up 3.4% from the 2010 average.
May 27, 2011
OECD: U.S. LTC Outlook Not So BadThe United States may be in a better position than many other developed countries to meet demand for long term care services.
May 26, 2011
Commonwealth Fund: Young Adults Face Gaps in CareMany young adults with relatively high incomes are having trouble with paying for medical care.
May 25, 2011
White House touts reform benefits for seniorsThe Obama administration has unveiled a new resource that provides information on the new benefits available to seniors following adoption of the Affordable Care Act.
May 25, 2011
Nursing home, assisted living costs upGenworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey reveals that the cost of a private room in a nursing home spiked 3.4 percent last year to a jaw-dropping $77,745 per year.
May 25, 2011
White House touts reform benefits for seniorsThe Obama administration has unveiled a new resource that provides information on the new benefits available to seniors following adoption of the Affordable Care Act.
May 25, 2011
Nursing home, assisted living costs upGenworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey reveals that the cost of a private room in a nursing home spiked 3.4 percent last year to a jaw-dropping $77,745 per year.
May 25, 2011
Texas Medicaid Reform Bill Moves ForwardIn Texas, more than in many states, one of the hottest -- and most controversial -- topics on the House's docket this session has been the question of how to make Medicaid work without crippling state financial resources.
May 25, 2011
Texas Medicaid Reform Bill Moves ForwardIn Texas, more than in many states, one of the hottest -- and most controversial -- topics on the House's docket this session has been the question of how to make Medicaid work without crippling state financial resources.
May 23, 2011
LTC campaign planning Times Square eventThe 3in4 Need More campaign, which aims to educate Americans about long-term care planning, will launch its national tour in New York City's Times Square this Tuesday.