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.
Midterm Election Results Could Put Estate Planning Strategies in Spotlight
By Allison BellA top-ranking Democrat has papers about private placement life insurance and universal long-term care benefits ready to go.
October 23, 2026
Advisors Have a Big Impact on Long-Term Care Planning: Northwestern MutualU.S. adults with advisors are about twice as likely as others to say they have thought about the costs.
October 19, 2026
Senate Democrats Seek Universal Home Care Benefits ProposalsLawmakers are suggesting that the new system could get ideas from an existing public program.
October 14, 2026
NARSSA Announces Inaugural Social Security SummitThe event takes place on Nov. 9, the first day of the NAIFA conference in Las Vegas.
October 04, 2026
Long-Term Care Planning Is About Asset ProtectionAdvisors can talk to clients about portfolio exposure from long-term care.
October 02, 2026
12 States Where $250K for Long-Term Care Runs Out FastestEven wealthy seniors could drain assets relatively quickly in these locations, CareScout finds.
September 30, 2026
How to Help Couples With Big Age Gaps Plan for RetirementA longer horizon can have implications for asset allocation, Social Security, taxes and long-term care planning.
September 24, 2026
12 States Where $250K Lasts Longest for Long-Term CareAging Americans face distinct challenges planning for such care no matter where they live, CareScout finds.