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.
August 26, 2010
SMAX showgoers warned of the impending Medicaid tsunamiAs another successful Senior Market Advisor Expo moved into its final day, long-term care insurance expert Phyllis Shelton had some scary but important information for those who are looking to emphasize the benefits of LTCI.
August 23, 2010
PPACA: Use of Preventive Care May GrowThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could lead to an increase in use of preventive care services, according Towers Watson & Company.
August 05, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Panel Has Full CalendarThe Regulatory Framework Task Force will be busy updating National Association of Insurance Commissioners appeals and managed care models.
August 04, 2010
Selling LTCI: Lay the foundation by understanding the motivation to buyAn important aspect of successfully selling long-term care insurance (LTCI) is to understand why people buy LTCI in the first place.
August 03, 2010
Selling LTCI: Lay the foundation by understanding the motivation to buyAn important aspect of successfully selling long-term care insurance (LTCI) is to understand why people buy LTCI in the first place.
July 28, 2010
American General's new LTCI product approved for sale in CaliforniaAmerican General Life Companies (American General), Houston, has announced today that its new long-term care insurance product, American General LTC, has been approved for sale in California.
July 27, 2010
American General's new LTCI product approved for sale in CaliforniaAmerican General Life Companies (American General), Houston, has announced today that its new long-term care insurance product, American General LTC, has been approved for sale in California.
July 26, 2010
PPACA: Boustany Fights to Kill CLASS Act (Corrected)A Louisiana Republican is seeking cosponsors for H.R. 5853, a bill that could block implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act long term care benefits program.
July 22, 2010
Americans with Standalone Vision Plans Twice as Likely to Receive Eye ExamsStudy results highlight value standalone vision plans could bring as part of health care exchanges
July 21, 2010
Medicare recipients to receive free preventative careFollowing his victory in the health reform battle, it is anticipated that President Obama will move to make preventative care less expensive for seniors.