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: Expert Sees Keen Interest in ACO Concept
By Allison BellU.S. health insurers are following accountable care organization regulatory efforts closely, an Affordable Care Act watcher says.
October 31, 2010
Get clients talking about LTCI in '6 phases'Your goal is to provide enough education to convince the prospect of the need while avoiding information overload. Brian Johnson, director of business development at National Long-Term Care Brokers, Albany, N.Y. uses what he calls the "six phases."
October 31, 2010
Get clients talking about LTCI in '6 phases'Your goal is to provide enough education to convince the prospect of the need while avoiding information overload. Brian Johnson, director of business development at National Long-Term Care Brokers, Albany, N.Y. uses what he calls the "six phases."
October 28, 2010
10 client questions every advisor should askUse these 10 questions to find the most well-rounded financial solution in each client scenario.
October 28, 2010
The Essential Guide to LTCIWhat lies ahead for the somewhat embattled world of long-term care insurance sales?
October 27, 2010
10 client questions every advisor should askUse these 10 questions to find the most well-rounded financial solution in each client scenario.
October 27, 2010
MetLife: Elder Care Costs RiseThe cost of private-room nursing home care is averaging $83,585 this year, up 4.6% from the 2009 average, and the average annual cost of staying in an assisted living facility increased 5.2%, to $39,516 per year.
October 27, 2010
What issues would you like to cover in a meeting with your advisor?My advisor has been talking to me about long-term care insurance, but I can't afford it.