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.
Will Your Client's Medicaid Trust Survive the Move to Florida?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesStrategies for preserving the family home must comply with state-specific laws if the client plans to move.
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.
December 05, 2022
Congress Might Push a 2,500-Page Bill Out SoonThe health policy experts' experts say a group of about 15 to 25 senators is keeping things going.
November 29, 2022
Clients Need Technology AND a Personal Touch: Citi Annuity Distribution ExecutiveChuck Cavanaugh sees himself as a financial health provider.
November 28, 2022
Regret Is a Powerful Savings, Planning Motivator: New StudyShowing people how long they're expected to live could help them reduce financial mistakes and future regrets, researchers concluded.