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.
New program designed to reduce hospital admissions
By Staff WriterMetropolitan Health Networks, a Florida healthcare services provider, and SeniorBridge, a national health management company, have announced a care management program to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life
August 26, 2010
SMAX showgoers warned of the impending Medicaid tsunamiAs another successful Senior Market Advisor Expo moved into its final day, long-term care insurance expert Phyllis Shelton had some scary but important information for those who are looking to emphasize the benefits of LTCI.
August 26, 2010
CBO: Killing PPACA Would Be ExpensiveCongressional Budget Office officials estimate killing major components of the Affordable Care Act would cost $455 billion over 10 years.
August 23, 2010
PPACA: Use of Preventive Care May GrowThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could lead to an increase in use of preventive care services, according Towers Watson & Company.
August 05, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Panel Has Full CalendarThe Regulatory Framework Task Force will be busy updating National Association of Insurance Commissioners appeals and managed care models.
August 04, 2010
Selling LTCI: Lay the foundation by understanding the motivation to buyAn important aspect of successfully selling long-term care insurance (LTCI) is to understand why people buy LTCI in the first place.
August 03, 2010
Selling LTCI: Lay the foundation by understanding the motivation to buyAn important aspect of successfully selling long-term care insurance (LTCI) is to understand why people buy LTCI in the first place.
July 28, 2010
American General's new LTCI product approved for sale in CaliforniaAmerican General Life Companies (American General), Houston, has announced today that its new long-term care insurance product, American General LTC, has been approved for sale in California.