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.
Largest Long-Term Care Claim Nears $2 Million
By Marlene Y. SatterLong-term care insurance costs are on the rise. A new study shows just how much some of those claims are worth to the insured.
April 19, 2012
An Incorrect Diagnosis: What's Really Wrong With MedicareA bout with shingles exposed the troubles with getting a correct diagnosis and how that's causing waste in the Medicare system.
April 18, 2012
Sales Ideas: LTCI's Bright Side, Part 1Instead of gorging on gloom, try positioning long-term care insurance as a retirement helper.
April 18, 2012
Which Candidate Is More Likely to Support LTC Insurance? Poll Has Surprising AnswerA straw poll found Americans gave a conclusive answer to whether Obama or the GOP candidate would be more likely to support LTCI.
April 17, 2012
Slideshow: Nursing Homes and Natural DisastersThe planning situation in assisted living facilities and clients' own homes may be worse.
April 17, 2012
Alzheimer's Panel Speeds Past Planning DiscussionThe council members simply added a reference to a need for legal planning services.
April 16, 2012
PPACA: HHS Combines Aging and Disability Arms at ACLSebelius puts Kathy Greenlee in charge of a new agency created, in part, by PPACA.
April 13, 2012
Kansas Officials: Agency Changes to Improve ServicesBrownback works to dispel doubts about plans for overhauling state LTC services and other health care services.