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.
Congressional Hearing Tackles Long-Term Care Funding Woes
By David WeldonOur current system of providing long-term care is unsustainable for both the government and for families, Sen. Ben Nelson warned.
February 04, 2014
So much for PPACA effectiveness researchA blogger argues that randomized controlled trials would be better than pilot projects.
February 04, 2014
LTCI Payouts Rose 13% in 2013Payouts could more than quadruple in the next 20 years, the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance predicted.
February 04, 2014
Alzheimer's panel short on funding ideasThe subcommittee has a number of recommendations on new spending.
February 03, 2014
LTCI Watch: Request for symposiumMaybe economists should think harder about the effects of long-term care costs.
February 03, 2014
'Wacko birds'The columnist thinks many Republicans would prefer a take-no-risks approach.
February 03, 2014
'Wacko birds'The columnist thinks many Republicans would prefer a take-no-risks approach.
January 31, 2014
Administration touts ACO savingsThe administration says ACOs have saved $380 million.