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.
June 24, 2010
Disability Rates Increase, Highest Among 50-59-Year-OldsA new survey from the Council for Disability Awareness found that while the number of disabled people received benefits has increased every year since 2004,...
June 24, 2010
Medicaid Crisis May Loom For States: DeloitteState governments' long term care obligations to Medicaid beneficiaries could ultimately undermine these governments' effectiveness, according to a new report by Deloitte Consulting L.L.P, New York.
June 21, 2010
The Medical Home: Dream Castle Or Just A Buzzword?The next big idea in health finance reform may be the "medical home."
June 20, 2010
The Medical Home: Dream Castle Or Just A Buzzword?The next big idea in health finance reform may be the "medical home."
June 14, 2010
Would Your Clients Do Better with Longer Benefit Periods and Lower Payouts?Should you sell long term care insurance with higher daily/monthly benefits and shorter benefit
June 13, 2010
Would Your Clients Do Better with Longer Benefit Periods and Lower Payouts?Should you sell long term care insurance with higher daily/monthly benefits and shorter benefit
June 10, 2010
Report Shows LTCI Rates Lower Than ExpectedA new report from the American Association of Long-Term Care Insurance shows what people are paying for coverage. Over one-third of Americans pay $1,499 or...
June 08, 2010
How much does long-term care cost seniors?20.8% - Percentage of LTCI policyholders between 61 and 75 who pay less than $1,499 per year for coverage.
June 07, 2010
How much does long-term care cost seniors?20.8% - Percentage of LTCI policyholders between 61 and 75 who pay less than $1,499 per year for coverage.
June 04, 2010
How to Predict the Cost and Future of Care When Conducting Long Term Care PlanningLong term care insurance (LTCI) is typically purchased by people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s planning for the care they may need decades from now.