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.
MetLife Exits Long-Term Care Business
By Marlene Y. SatterMetLife Inc. announced Thursday that it was exiting the long-term care insurance (LTCI) market.
November 07, 2010
Elder Care Costs SurgeNursing home and assisted living rates rose significantly from 2009 to 2010, the MetLife Mature Market Institute (MMMI) reports.
November 07, 2010
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November 05, 2010
AdvisorOne’s Top 5 Most Read Stories of the WeekThese are AdvisorOne's Top 5 Most Read Stories for the week of Nov. 1.
November 04, 2010
Health care challenge: How to care for aging HIV patients?The healthcare system is facing yet another challenge ahead: how to care for seniors living with HIV.
November 04, 2010
PPACA: CBO Looks at Effects on DrugsThe Affordable Care Act may not have much effect on the prescription drug prices private purchasers pay, according to Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf.
November 03, 2010
Navigate the PPA Act to consider all long-term care planning optionsBased on preliminary sales figures, 2010 is proving to be a successful year for the sales of linked benefit product offerings, such as life/long-term care (LTC) and annuity/LTC programs.
November 03, 2010
LTC Awareness Month turns 10Monday marked the official beginning of Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and heaven knows Americans desperately need to be made aware of their serious financial vulnerability.