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.
Care coordination test gets good results
By Jonathan J. CooperAn Oregon pilot project has increased primary care visits and cut ER use.
November 04, 2013
Dispelling Alzheimer's mythsHow much do you know about the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?
November 01, 2013
The secret world of an Alzheimer's caregiverEvery sixty seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. But what does that really mean?
November 01, 2013
The secret world of an Alzheimer's caregiverEvery sixty seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. But what does that really mean?
November 01, 2013
Chart: ‘Winners and losers from Obamacare’Despite the sloppy rollout, PPACA is mostly helping people.
October 30, 2013
Genworth: LTCI rate hikes starting to helpThe company has approvals for much of the "targeted premium increase."
October 29, 2013
What a Major Coverage Denial Says About Medicare's FutureA recent decision to disallow coverage of a newly FDA-approved PET scan could have widespread ramifications for patients needing new, innovative treatments.
October 29, 2013
LTCI for everyone!Phyllis Sheltons fix for the LTCI market? Get more young people to buy in.