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.
Carriers Accept In-Store Clinics
By Staff WriterThe managed care units of Humana Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. have added the Take Care Health Systems L.L.C. walk-in clinics to their provider networks.Take ...
August 15, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 14, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 04, 2006
Parents Seek Benefits Through Letter Writing CampaignElizabeth and Joshua Margulies are taking an appeal of an adverse health claim determination to the court of public opinion.The Margulies have issued a press ...
August 03, 2006
Elder Care Firms Team UpLiving Independently Group Inc. and LifePlans Inc. are joining forces to look after seniors and others who need long term care.Living Independently, New York, is ...
July 11, 2006
Caregiving Costs Employers Up To $34 Billion A Year: MetLifeLost work due to the demands of caring for aging family members costs U.S. employers $17.1 billion to $33.6 billion per year, according to a ...
July 11, 2006
Caregiving Costs Employers Up To $34 Billion A Year: MetLifeLost work due to the demands of caring for aging family members costs U.S. employers $17.1 billion to $33.6 billion per year, according to a ...
July 11, 2006
Aetna Adds National Medicare, Individual Mich. PlansAetna Inc. has unveiled a national indemnity product aimed at retiree health plans and a group of products aimed at individuals in Michigan.The national Medicare ...