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.
September 06, 2019
Travel Planning Beats Out Long-Term Care Planning: NationwideHaving a good life insurance policy does seem to rank ahead of luxury purchases.
September 03, 2019
Coterie Adds Mini Med Option for Self-Insured EmployersThe plan meets the ACA minimum essential coverage requirements, but not the ACA minimum value requirements.
August 08, 2019
Senate Considers Caregiver Respite BillThe bill was co-sponsored by 12 Democrats and four Republicans in the House.
August 08, 2019
Long-Term Caregiving Realities Hit Home for BoomersA Bankers Life study highlights the importance of conversations and preparations for care in retirement.
August 07, 2019
Medicare Plan Home Care Benefits Could Work: State OfficialAnalysts say a $20-per-month mandated benefit could cut Minnesota Medicaid spending by 21%.
July 24, 2019
Regulators Brainstorm About Medigap LTC BenefitsOne commenter says skimpy immediate benefits might help more people than richer prepaid benefits would.
July 11, 2019
Family Caregiving Is a Long-Term Job: ReportThe average caregiver for a parent or spouse provides five years of care, the GAO finds.
June 20, 2019
House Passes Bill With Medicaid Home Care Eligibility ProvisionThe provision would extend the current 'spousal impoverishment' rules.
June 18, 2019
House Nears Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment VoteThe current expiration date for the provision is Sept. 30.
May 31, 2019
Standalone LTCI Premiums Skyrocket, but Alternatives AboundAdvisors should become well-versed in the alternative solutions for clients who can no longer afford LTC policies.