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.
PPACA world: Rehab therapy
By Allison BellThe therapists are in the crowd of providers trying to make the case that their services pay off.
February 07, 2013
Hawaiian panel OKs public LTC plan billThe state would get an actuarial analysis of a mandatory LTC benefits program proposal.
February 06, 2013
Will your long-term care coverage keep up with changing times?Alternative plan of care clauses exist for that reason, but theyre honored at the insurers discretion.
February 05, 2013
Dream teamWhen President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) into law, he officially killed the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) voluntary long-term care (LTC) benefits program.
February 05, 2013
Pozen warns that inaction on fiscal cliff is likelyWashington would be wise to consider a more progressive approach than sequestration, said IMCA speaker Robert Pozen.
February 04, 2013
Dream teamWhen President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) into law, he officially killed the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) voluntary long-term care (LTC) benefits program.
February 04, 2013
Hancock finds interest in low-cost LTCI optionsYoung consumers may prefer lower premiums to compound inflation protection, the company says.
January 30, 2013
As America ages, senior care options flourishHeres how one AP reporter is explaining long-term care planning issues to consumers.