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When it comes to Medicare, which candidate’s plan comes out on top?
By Staff WriterRomney says Obamas health care reform law will cut more than $700 billion out of Medicare. A budget put together by Romneys running-mate would cut Medicare by the same amount.
August 16, 2012
Week in Pictures | August 17, 2012The New York Department of Financial Services flexes its muscles across the Atlantic, someone who drowned at Jones Beach surfaces, and AARP rolls out a campaign highlighting the stresses of caring for an elderly loved one.
August 15, 2012
Bankers Life Keeps Up the Fight Against Alzheimer'sThe LTCI carrier has increased the annual Forget Me Not Days fundraising total 8.8%.
August 15, 2012
LTCI: Reasons for OptimismSome carriers have cut back, but the market is still growing, and the need is still there.
August 15, 2012
Medicare Debate Heats Up Campaign TrailMitt Romney and President Barack Obama exchange heated comments over a key issue of this year's presidential race.
August 15, 2012
South Dakota Sends Annuity LTC Trigger BulletinWhere is the line between an annuity feature and a health or LTCI policy?
August 15, 2012
On the Third Hand: The Lenders of Very, Very Last ResortBusiness owners are trying to borrow from broke relatives. That can't be good for you.
August 15, 2012
NAIC Panel Eyes Medicare Supplement IncentivesSome say new co-payments could cut waste. Others say plans just want to shift costs.