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.
Small-Picture Approach Flips Medical Economics (New York Times)
By Staff WriterNew group-provider model Affordable Care Organizations are not a resurrection of HMOs.
March 12, 2012
Long-Term Care: What Now? (Wall Street Journal)Prudential Financial announced plans to halt long term care policies as of March 30. Policyholders who bought policies between 2004 and 2008 could see a premium increase of 20%, pending approval.
March 06, 2012
IIPRC Starts to Take LTCI FilingsThe nonprofit entity handles long-term care insurance forms for 37 of the 41 compacting states.
March 06, 2012
House Eyes Medicare Fee-Setter InsulationDefenders say IPAB needs independence to attack costs; opponents say the panel lacks any real oversight.
March 05, 2012
The Catch: The Effectiveness Research PiePCORI is getting ready to fund studies on what works, an urgent care deal, and more.
March 05, 2012
Oregon Governor Signs Medicaid Overhaul BillState Senate Bill 1580 will put wellness-oriented "coordinated care organizations" in charge of care.
March 05, 2012
LTCI Watch: Crystal ClearAs LTC shifts from the age of Welk to the age of the Beatles, other tastes may also change.
March 02, 2012
Long-Term Care Uncertainty is a Growing Issue (L.A. Times)Nursing homes aren't covered by Medicare. For that, those older than 65 must often turn to Medicaid or other sources for help.