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.
The 50+ Market: Recession keeps older workers on the job
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe older labor force is dominated by workers and jobseekers aged 55 to 64; about three-fourths fall into this age group, according to AARP Public Policy Institute.
December 26, 2012
Financing long-term care needs with an annuityAn annuity with payments keyed to the amount of long-term care premiums can lift a heavy burden from your clients and their families.
December 25, 2012
Exec: Medicaid managed LTC may be harder than you thinkCare coordination and rate negotiation strategies won't work if low rates wipe out the providers, according to James Clyne Jr.
December 24, 2012
When do providers enter the home care market?Japanese economists analyze survey data and find that market size is a major factor.
December 24, 2012
Be preciseLTCI carriers may have to take a more detailed approach to evaluating applicants.
December 21, 2012
Meal programs reduce nursing home use, researchers saySpending on food delivery may cut the percentage of "low-care" residents in facilities.
December 20, 2012
Best 5 investment picks for 2013Housing, consumer goods, health care and the emerging markets growing middle classes show promise for next year.
December 19, 2012
Kindred makes a $2 million home care dealPaul Diaz said his company would like to buy more home care businesses.