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.
White House touts reform benefits for seniors
By Staff WriterThe Obama administration has unveiled a new resource that provides information on the new benefits available to seniors following adoption of the Affordable Care Act.
May 25, 2011
Nursing home, assisted living costs upGenworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey reveals that the cost of a private room in a nursing home spiked 3.4 percent last year to a jaw-dropping $77,745 per year.
May 25, 2011
Texas Medicaid Reform Bill Moves ForwardIn Texas, more than in many states, one of the hottest -- and most controversial -- topics on the House's docket this session has been the question of how to make Medicaid work without crippling state financial resources.
May 25, 2011
Texas Medicaid Reform Bill Moves ForwardIn Texas, more than in many states, one of the hottest -- and most controversial -- topics on the House's docket this session has been the question of how to make Medicaid work without crippling state financial resources.
May 23, 2011
LTC campaign planning Times Square eventThe 3in4 Need More campaign, which aims to educate Americans about long-term care planning, will launch its national tour in New York City's Times Square this Tuesday.
May 19, 2011
You're invited: "3-in-4 Need More" kick-off eventJoin the 3In4 Need More Association and Dr. Marion, PHD (nationally recognized elder care expert and aging authority) as they kick off the Coast-to-Coast 8 week bus tour to educate Americans about their LTC Planning options.
May 18, 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers: PPACA Reduces Employer FlexibilityThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has not had much effect on the price of medical care, but it has affected employers' ability to save money by changing their benefits packages, consultants say.
May 17, 2011
PPACA: HHS Presses on with ACO PilotThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is going ahead with efforts to recruit Medicare providers who are willing to test the "accountable care organization" approach to health care delivery.