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.
Agents Keep Wary Eye on LTCI Inflation
By Alllison BellClients who buy long-term care insurance without inflation protection are placing a big bet on the stability of long-term care prices.
May 17, 2013
Up for discussion: Cost of cancer care too often avoidedShould doctors discuss the financial costs of cancer with patients?
May 16, 2013
PPACA repeal bill reaches House floorIt passes 229-195, with just two Democratic votes. The Senate remains an obstacle.
May 16, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner wins confirmation for CMS postMembers of the Senate endorsed her performance with a 91-7 vote.
May 16, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner wins confirmation for CMS postMembers of the Senate endorsed her performance with a 91-7 vote.
May 15, 2013
New Mexico auditors see looming provider shortageNon-physicians could handle basic care for the healthy half of the population, officials say.
May 15, 2013
New Mexico auditors see looming provider shortageNon-physicians could handle basic care for the healthy half of the population, officials say.
May 13, 2013
Top 10 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2013Will you or one of your clients be one of the 70% of people over 65 who will need long-term care? Genworths annual study on the cost of LTC indicates that if you are, you will be paying more for it this year.