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.
After the Commission
By Jesse SlomeNot everyone out there likes the idea of private long-term care insurance.
September 20, 2013
House votes to derail PPACA, fund governmentThe House passed a temporary funding measure to keep the government running with a measure to block PPACA.
September 20, 2013
Rising Alzheimer's creates strain on caregiversThe sequester has cut new dementia project research funding in half.
September 19, 2013
LTC commission fleshes out 529 plan proposalThe recommendation would mainly affect people who already have disabilities.
September 19, 2013
LTC commission fleshes out 529 plan proposalThe recommendation would mainly affect people who already have disabilities.
September 18, 2013
Few hospitals ready for PPACABut consultants find many hospitals are suffering from "reform fatigue."
September 17, 2013
LTC Financing in Crisis, Commission SaysOne long-term care expert calls the group's recommendations "Band-Aids," while another says they are a "step in the right direction."
September 16, 2013
LTC commission leaves 'em wanting moreGroups say Congress gave the panel a nearly impossible assignment.