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.
How the New Retirement Fear Index Could Help You Serve Clients
By Roger WohlnerThe composite measure from David Conti benchmarks the evolving concerns of many retirees and pre-retirees.
July 06, 2026
Unum Finds Reinsurer for $3.8B Long-Term Care Insurance BlockThe deal would affect LTC coverage for 50,000 people.
July 02, 2026
Should Suitability Rules Apply to Life Insurance Policies With Long-Term Care Benefits?Bonnie Burns, a health advocate trainer, wonders how well consumers understand the coverage they're buying.
June 30, 2026
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How Advisors Can Ease the Switch From Saving to Spending in RetirementA significant portion of pre-retirees, two recent studies find, have fears of going from accumulation to decumulation.
June 26, 2026
Navigating Long-Term Care More Worrisome to Americans Than Affording ItThe issue, research finds, is shaped by questions about caregiving, advocacy and who will help with difficult healthcare decisions.
June 17, 2026
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Even With Marriage Equality, LGBTQ+ Clients Have Planning ChallengesMany of these clients do not have children, advisors note, complicating retirement and estate planning.
June 10, 2026
New Bill Creates Eldercare Income Tax CreditThe Americans Giving Care to Elders Act allows taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 20% of qualified care expenses.
June 02, 2026
How to Help Regular Clients Handle Long-Term Care CostsHere are ideas for the clients who don't have $5 million in liquid assets.