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.
Most Americans have not broached LTC costs with an advisor
By Warren S. HerschPre-retirees are more likely to rely on their 401(k) to cover LTC costs, while the retired will rely on personal savings.
February 27, 2013
Nursing home claims DENIED!When an enrollee's been in the hospital, Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care. Right? Well, maybe.
February 27, 2013
Senators, experts support current Medicare policyThe consensus at a Senate hearing: Dropping the fee-for-service system is key to reducing health care costs.
February 27, 2013
LTCI Watch: PCIPCongress needs to set consumer protection standards for federal health programs.
February 27, 2013
Long-term care: An asset-based approachThe need was there from the beginning. Then HIPAA and the PPA came along.
February 25, 2013
What if an older client has no LTCI?Know about the public programs in your areas, and assemble a rescue team.
February 25, 2013
What if an older client has no LTCI?Know about the public programs in your areas, and assemble a rescue team.
February 25, 2013
Hawaii panel adds LTCI tax break to study billThe original version calls for actuaries to look only at creating a public long-term care program.