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.
Transamerica Faces Suit Tied to Long-Term Care Buyout
By Allison BellThe insured passed away before the payment for the transaction was made.
October 10, 2023
Insurer-Backed Bill Could Expand Access to Medicare Advantage ExtrasRep. Gus Bilirakis wants to expand access to benefits like grocery discounts and homemaker help.
September 26, 2023
John Hancock to Sell Life-Long-Term Care Product Through WorksitesGolf legend Jack Nicklaus will give the launch extra lift.
September 21, 2023
Medicare Can Cover a Lot More Home Care: Witness to Senate PanelMedicare advocate Judith Stein said the idea that home care coverage is a short-term benefit is wrong.
September 13, 2023
Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Rise at Some Carriers: A.M. BestThree reported an increase of more than 10% in the number of new lives covered.
August 28, 2023
Insurance Market Shifts Squeeze Product Experience StudiesA study program representative told regulators they might have to help pay for the studies.
August 25, 2023
California Warns Against Dishonest Marketing Tied to Long-Term Care ProposalThe state says basing promotions on a program that does not exist is deceptive.
August 24, 2023
Bankers Life and CNO Raise $407K for Alzheimer's AssociationAgents and employees have seen what dementia does, CNO's Scott Goldberg says.