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.
October 08, 2018
LTC Benefits Creep Into 2019 Medicare Advantage PlansAbout 7.5% of enrollees will have access to extra LTC or chronic condition benefits.
October 01, 2018
Nationwide Aims New Single-Premium Annuity at RIAsNationwide says it will soon feed fee-deduction data straight into advisors' computers.
September 27, 2018
More States Approve EssentialLTC Policy Partnership UseConsumers can buy the stand-alone policy for ordinary use in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
September 09, 2018
House May Vote on Medicaid-Medicare Long-Term Care Bill This WeekH.R. 6561 could expand for-profit carriers' ability to start Program All-Inclusive for the Elderly plans.
September 05, 2018
Anti-ACA Lawsuit Puts GOP on Defensive Before ElectionsSome Republican senators have been slow to express support for the suit.
September 04, 2018
Making Sense of Long-Term Care PlanningAn increasing number of clients need help planning for long-term care for themselves or their parents. Here's what advisors should know.
August 29, 2018
5 Things an LTC Insider Is Seeing Now, for AgentsOne thing Steve Shain is seeing is smaller, local and regional players coming on strong.
August 23, 2018
Workplace Clinics Get a Big Push From Private InvestorsEmployers are hoping the clinics will help them control health benefits costs.
August 20, 2018
Singapore's Leader Has a Long-Term Care PlanOlder people in the new program can get at least $600 per month, for life, if they suffer a severe disability.
August 20, 2018
Scott Harrison Is Tired of Long-Term Care Policy Think TanksThe life regulation shaper wants to start a new organization that might, possibly, do things.