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 15, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Adds Medicare Drug Plans and an LTC RiderThe company already offers a chronic care rider, but it says it wants to let consumers choose which kind to use.
August 14, 2018
Wilton Re Picks LTCG to Help It Manage CNO PoliciesThe deal includes services for about 70,000 policies and about 8,000 active claims.
August 10, 2018
Sorry, No Room for Your MomThere's one little problem with your clients' LTC plans: LTC services providers are in decline.
August 09, 2018
CMS Pushes Medicare Doctors to Rein In Costs or Face PenaltiesSeema Verma wants ACOs to accept risk, not just share in rewards for good performance.
August 06, 2018
Now You Can Add Long-Term Care to Death and TaxesThree-quarters of Americans will need long-term care, but few are prepared for it, according to a new study.
August 02, 2018
Chicago Advisor Takes On Gun ViolenceRick Meyers' firm, Bernstein Wealth Management, helps clients get involved, too.
July 31, 2018
What If Your Annuity Client Ends Up Using Medicaid to Pay for Care?For some, getting quick access to Medicaid nursing home benefits may be important.
July 25, 2018
Doctors Hold the Key to Lower Drug PricesContracts should raise awareness of cost without hurting patients' access to necessary care.
July 17, 2018
Anthem Sued by Doctors in Dispute Over Emergency-Room CoverageProviders say the insurer is violating the 'prudent layperson' coverage standard
July 09, 2018
Centene Completes Acquisition of New York State PlanThe Fidelis Care deal could give Centene a better understanding of the Basic Health Program plan market.