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.
5 Major Medicare Changes in the New Anti-Shutdown Bill
By Allison BellH.R. 1892 could make especially big changes in home health reimbursement rules.
January 23, 2018
HHS Nominee Open to Nixing Maternity Benefits Mandate: DemocratThe Senate is preparing to vote on Alex Azar II around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.
January 08, 2018
Baby Girl, Ready to Go Home, Still in Hospital 400 Days LaterParents face a gap between what Medicaid has promised and what it actually delivers.
January 03, 2018
LTC Costs Continue to Rise in 2018, but Some Buyers See a DropWomen continue to pay more than men, but a 60-year-old couple will pay less this year, according to AALTCI.
December 15, 2017
Agency OKs Private LTCI Nursing Home NetworkA private long-term care insurer could use the network to offer policyholders access to discounted care.
December 12, 2017
Americo Introduces a Single-Premium Immediate LTCI PolicyLegacy Marketing Group, the distributor, says the product is available to consumers ages 65 and older in 32 states.
December 11, 2017
Your Kids Could Pay the Price for Poor LTC PlanningFilial responsibility laws are state laws that can essentially hold adult children liable for their parents long-term care costs.
December 06, 2017
3 Reasons to Consider TelemedicineHere's a product that should continue sizzle in spite of whatever happens in Washington.