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.
Top 20 Life and Annuity Articles of 2022
By Allison BellThe most popular article was about group annuity account statements.
December 20, 2022
7 Best Countries for a Healthy RetirementFor retirees who consider access to affordable health care a top priority, these seven countries stand out.
December 20, 2022
'Must Pass' Spending Bill Includes 401(k) LTCI Premium Provision in Secure 2.0 ActParticipants could spend $2,500 per year on premiums without paying early withdrawal penalties.
December 15, 2022
8 'Troubling' Features of Social Security's New Website: Marcia MantellThe redesign seems to prioritize ease of use over helping users make good decisions, the Social Security expert says.
December 14, 2022
Lincoln Financial Aims to Increase MoneyGuard Life-LTC Hybrid SalesExecutives say the long-term care products are doing well and meet an important need.
December 13, 2022
Regulators End Effort to Develop Long-Term Care Hybrid RulesSome officials say current regulations appear to be working well.
December 12, 2022
Here's the New 'Safe' Withdrawal Rate: MorningstarWhile still lower than the traditional 4% withdrawal assumption, the new figure is appreciably higher than the 2021 rate.
December 08, 2022
Federal Government to Suspend Long-Term Care Benefits ProgramThe program will stop taking new enrollees at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 18 and not resume enrollment for at least two years.