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.
National Guardian Life Reboots Its Stand-Alone Long-Term Care Insurance
By Allison BellThe new product comes with a monthly benefit, instead of a daily benefit, and extra inflation protection options.
December 23, 2025
NAIFA President Worries About Life and Annuity Long-Term Care RidersChristopher Gandy told state regulators he has concerns about pricing and underwriting.
December 16, 2025
Dave Ramsey's Take on Long-Term Care Planning Is WrongAn LTC market veteran warns that one risk for clients is the risk of becoming a bad risk early.
December 02, 2025
How Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Look in the 5 Most Populous StatesThe odds that a resident will file a claim, and the average size of a claim, vary widely.
November 18, 2025
A Real Retirement Plan Is More Than MoneyPreparing financially for life after the workplace is important, Rudri Patel maintains, but it’s only half the battle.
November 11, 2025
How Annuities Can Help Retirees Fund Long-Term CareA new paper considers who benefits most from this strategy, what type of annuities to use and when.
November 10, 2025
Genworth Plans to Offer Market-Linked Long-Term Care BenefitsCEO Tom McInerney said the firm is also looking at the worksite and association markets.
November 04, 2025
7 Ways 'Solo Agers' Have, and Haven't, Prepared for DeclineClients with no spouses or adult children could benefit from some extra support from a financial professional.