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.
Federal Long-Term Care Programs Get $1.4 Billion More
By Allison BellThe American Rescue Plan cash amounts to a 66% increase to the usual allocation.
April 30, 2021
COVID-19 Pushes Up Genworth Life Unit's Capitalization LevelIncreased mortality contributed to strong profits at the unit's long-term care insurance division.
April 27, 2021
Actuaries to Study How COVID-19 Affects Patients' SpousesIn the past, one spouse's need for long-term care has increased the odds the other spouse will need care.
April 20, 2021
Genworth Files 'Red Herring' for Mortgage Insurance Unit IPOThe unit says its parent's challenges in the long-term care insurance business could cause headaches.
April 20, 2021
Investors Heritage Life Adds Indexed Product: Annuity MovesThe Alliance for Lifetime Income is working with Cannex. Journey Guide is working with Great-American Life.
April 15, 2021
Lawmaker Proposes Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program: IRI ConferenceThomas Suozzi said program benefits could wrap around private LTCI benefits.
April 14, 2021
COVID-19 Fogs Long-Term Care Claim Forecasts: ILTCI Virtual ConferenceOne possibility is that the insureds who live through the pandemic are healthier and could live longer.