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.
Republicans Grill HHS on CLASS Failure to Launch
By Elizabeth D. FestaThe Affordable Care Act is still moving forward without CLASS, Greenlee testifies. But who will serve the needs of the 15 million Americans who need long-term care down the road?
October 25, 2011
ACO System Firm Attracts More CapitalA venture capital fund affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans is helping to finance an accountable care organization infrastructure company.
October 25, 2011
Doctor Marion: LTCI “Should Be Mandatory,” Part 3Yes, Marion Somers, Ph.D. who is also known as Doctor Marion is that passionate about long-term care insurance. The last article in a 3-part series.
October 25, 2011
Doctor Marion: LTCI “Should Be Mandatory,” Part 3Yes, Marion Somers, Ph.D. who is also known as Doctor Marion is that passionate about long-term care insurance. The last article in a 3-part series.
October 25, 2011
Still No Relief in Sight for Long-Term Needs (New York Times)The Class Act, the Obama Administration's attempt to provide a long-term care solution for the vast number of consumers that don't have coverage plans for caretaking needs down the road, was sacked last week, following the release of a report that showed it had little chance of being able...
October 25, 2011
Still No Relief in Sight for Long-Term Needs (New York Times)The Class Act, the Obama Administration's attempt to provide a long-term care solution for the vast number of consumers that don't have coverage plans for caretaking needs down the road, was sacked last week, following the release of a report that showed it had little chance of being able...
October 25, 2011
MetLife MMI Survey: Long-Term Care Costs Rose in 2011Long-term care rates continue to outpace the medical inflation rate, resulting in a dramatic protracted inflation that will impact consumers.
October 24, 2011
Lawmaker: “Outpatient Observation” Label Derails Care TransitionsCourtney accuses the program and hospitals of playing games with eligibility critiera.