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: NAIC Posts Minimum MLR Draft
By Allison BellThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners observed the 6-month anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by posting a medical loss ratio model draft.
September 21, 2010
Pru: Nursing Home Prices JumpThe cost of private nursing home care may have increased about 14% over the past 2 years.
September 21, 2010
Pru: Nursing Home Prices JumpThe cost of private nursing home care may have increased about 14% over the past 2 years.
September 21, 2010
The 3 Levels of "Risk Tolerance" in Long Term Care PlanningMost financial service advisors are accustomed to reviewing a portfolio with an eye for whether an investment recommendation will meet the clients risk tolerance. We contend that long term care planning is no different.
September 20, 2010
How to Incorporate the Long Term Care Planning Review into Your PracticeOne of the most heated debates within the LTCI community is whether something is better than nothing. Unfortunately, there are many examples of people who reduced some premium costs up front when they bought LTCI, and regretted it later.
September 19, 2010
How to Incorporate the Long Term Care Planning Review into Your PracticeOne of the most heated debates within the LTCI community is whether something is better than nothing. Unfortunately, there are many examples of people who reduced some premium costs up front when they bought LTCI, and regretted it later.
September 16, 2010
Aging in Place 2.0: The Next Generation of Long-Term CareBoomers who anticipate aging in place should take note: Communities, government and the public and private sectors will have to make major changes to accommodate...
September 15, 2010
PPACA: Agencies to Address Antitrust BarriersThe Federal Trade Commission will be joining with federal health agencies Oct. 5 to host a workshop on "accountable care organizations."