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.
Medicaid Short-Changes LTC, Study Contends
By Staff WriterA recent study estimates Medicaid underfunds long term care by $4.4 billion nationally, a deficit that has risen 45% since 1999.The current shortfall amounts to ...
September 30, 2007
The added umbrella of inflation protectionQ. I need some guidance about the inflation protection benefit. Adding this to the policy really increases the premium. Is it really necessary? And if it is, could you provide some guidelines about when to recommend the various kinds of inflation
September 30, 2007
The value of LTCIThe game may still be "life," but many of the financial rules have changed. For one, the retirement planning equation is now the lifetime planning equation. That's because costs, including those associated with long term care, may outpace the
September 14, 2007
Speakers Tout Provider Quality MeasurementQuality-based financial incentives can be great tools for getting doctors and hospitals to do the things necessary to improve care.A quality incentive program executive and ...
September 14, 2007
Lincoln Financial Moves UL-LTC Combo Into New YorkLincoln National Corp. is now offering its MoneyGuard Reserve policy in New York state.The MoneyGuard policy is a universal life insurance product that includes benefits ...
September 14, 2007
Lincoln Financial Moves UL-LTC Combo Into New YorkLincoln National Corp. is now offering its MoneyGuard Reserve policy in New York state.The MoneyGuard policy is a universal life insurance product that includes benefits ...
September 06, 2007
Humana To Use Assist America ServicesA managed care company has chosen a global emergency medical assistance vendor.Humana Inc., Louisville, Ky., will be buying travel medical assistance services for its members ...
September 02, 2007
The Case For Selling LTC Insurance To BoomersIt's no secret that Americans are living longer lives. Over the past 100 years, life expectancy has increased by over 50%. But with a longer ...