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.
GE Shortfall Just Part of Insurance Industry’s $100 Billion Gap
By Sonali Basak, Katherine Chiglinsky, Noah BuhayarOne firm says the gap could amount to $300 billion.
January 30, 2018
What’s Bad for GE Will Be Even Worse for AmericaThe editors at a general business news service point out that the United States has a long-term care reserve problem.
January 23, 2018
HHS Nominee Open to Nixing Maternity Benefits Mandate: DemocratThe Senate is preparing to vote on Alex Azar II around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.
January 08, 2018
Baby Girl, Ready to Go Home, Still in Hospital 400 Days LaterParents face a gap between what Medicaid has promised and what it actually delivers.
January 03, 2018
LTC Costs Continue to Rise in 2018, but Some Buyers See a DropWomen continue to pay more than men, but a 60-year-old couple will pay less this year, according to AALTCI.
January 02, 2018
10 Data Points Investors Should Be Watching Now: JPMorgan’s KellyDavid Kelly, chief global strategist for JPMorgan Funds, offers his Top 10 list for the new year.
December 15, 2017
Agency OKs Private LTCI Nursing Home NetworkA private long-term care insurer could use the network to offer policyholders access to discounted care.
December 12, 2017
Americo Introduces a Single-Premium Immediate LTCI PolicyLegacy Marketing Group, the distributor, says the product is available to consumers ages 65 and older in 32 states.