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.
'Smart spending' backers keep talking
By Allison BellValue-based insurance design promoters want to show their approach can cut disability and short-term medical costs.
September 24, 2013
After the CommissionNot everyone out there likes the idea of private long-term care insurance.
September 23, 2013
Opinion: Defunders are playing Russian roulette with GOP, writes ex-senatorGregg says holding the budget negotiations hostage is the ultimate no-win strategy.
September 23, 2013
Closing in on better LTCI close ratesFor Mary Ann DeKing, "the close" starts when the conversation begins.
September 20, 2013
House votes to derail PPACA, fund governmentThe House passed a temporary funding measure to keep the government running with a measure to block PPACA.
September 20, 2013
Rising Alzheimer's creates strain on caregiversThe sequester has cut new dementia project research funding in half.
September 19, 2013
LTC commission fleshes out 529 plan proposalThe recommendation would mainly affect people who already have disabilities.
September 19, 2013
LTC commission fleshes out 529 plan proposalThe recommendation would mainly affect people who already have disabilities.