Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Long term care report: Women more likely to receive at-home care
By Staff WriterA new study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shows that more women receive privately paid-for in-home care than men but that women tend to receive this care later in life than men.
April 01, 2010
White House Fires Back On Part D ChangeThe Obama administration says employers may be exaggerating the effects of a Medicare Part D drug program subsidy tax change included in the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
April 01, 2010
New technology to aid seniors' healthMicrosoft and the City of New York are launching a new program that brings computer technology and the power of the Internet to seniors.
April 01, 2010
Health alert: New study examines muscular strength and Alzheimer'sHaving stronger muscles correlates to a reduced Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago.
April 01, 2010
Make your mark by serving associationsMaking a connection with a professional association can be an easy source of multiple LTCI leads.
April 01, 2010
Seniors and health: Cardiac treatment programs often overlookedThe field of cardiac medicine is known for its high-tech treatments such as bypass surgery, stents and defibrillators, yet the treatments that may offer the most long term benefit, cardiac rehabilitation programs, are often ignored.
April 01, 2010
LTCI undergoes an evolutionary changeAn increased campaign of public awareness for long term care insurance and advanced education for producers, coupled
April 01, 2010
How to Advise Clients to Make Smarter Choices and Lower the Risk of DisabilityAs a trusted financial advisor, you've most likely helped your clients financially protect themselves from the effects of an unforeseen disability.