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.
PPACA: HHS Seeks Carriers for Primary Care Investment Project
By Allison BellThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants to try teaming up with public and private health plans to invest in modernizing primary care medical practices.
September 27, 2011
Why 3 in 4 need moreHere's how you can use the 3in4 Need More campaign, sponsored by the 3in4 Need More Association, to educate clients about the need for LTC planning.
September 23, 2011
Federal LTC Enrollment SoarsThe Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, in its first major open season for enrollment since its inception, saw an increase of 20% in enrollment, with more than 45,000 now covered by the largest employer-sponsored plan in the U.S.
September 21, 2011
Medicaid Planning Critic Goes to Capitol HillStephen Moses, a man who has spent years fighting the rules that let relatively affluent people qualify for Medicaid nursing home benefits, got a chance today to explain his position to members of Congress.
September 20, 2011
Medicaid Planning Critic Goes to Capitol HillStephen Moses, a man who has spent years fighting the rules that let relatively affluent people qualify for Medicaid nursing home benefits, got a chance today to explain his position to members of Congress.
September 13, 2011
3 Common LTC Presentation MistakesIn my opinion, the largest hurdle long-term care producers must overcome today is in the presentation phase of the sale process.
September 09, 2011
Long-term Care Solutions that Offer StabilityThere has been a lot of upheaval recently in the stand-alone long-term care (LTC) market.
September 08, 2011
Long-term Care Solutions that Offer StabilityThere has been a lot of upheaval recently in the stand-alone long-term care (LTC) market.