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.
Analyst: Some chains more PPACA-resistant than others
By Associated PressNick Setyan says chains that have more franchised locations may be better off.
December 18, 2012
Kindred makes a $2 million home care dealPaul Diaz said his company would like to buy more home care businesses.
December 18, 2012
Living togetherFrail or disabled relatives could stay in their own homes, move to care facilities -- or try something else.
December 14, 2012
Small groups could head to exchange systemFor groups with two to 50 people, some employers might consider moving to the health care exchange system, especially as the private exchanges come into play.
December 12, 2012
To Use Medicaid for LTC, Clients Give Away Wealth, Advisors SayA Nationwide Financial survey found 42% of advisors saying their clients wanted to intentionally impoverish themselves to qualify for Medicaid.
December 11, 2012
Are continuing care communities the answer?John Goodman, a libertarian economist, asks if CCREs are a good alternative to LTCI.
December 11, 2012
Are continuing care communities the answer?John Goodman, a libertarian economist, asks if CCREs are a good alternative to LTCI.
December 10, 2012
Medicare HMOs reduce utilization, researchers sayMedicare Advantage plan enrollees may have fewer emergency room and inpatient hospital visits.