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.
But Wait, There’s More!
By Allison BellThe CLASS Act stopped before it even got started. But it was just one of many PPACA LTC provisions.
November 15, 2011
House Panel Votes to Repeal CLASS ActRep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., says lawmakers should start over on long-term care reform.
November 13, 2011
LTC Panelists Ice Out LTCI TalkThe speakers at a recent long-term care discussion greeted a question about private insurance with disdain.
November 13, 2011
Disability Insurance Observer: Low-Hanging Value FruitCommonwealth Fund researchers have published a paper that compares countries' systems for handling chronic illness.
November 09, 2011
Washington State Voters OK LTC Training MandateThe Evergreen State electorate has made it clear that it wants LTC worker standards to take effect sooner, not later.
November 02, 2011
Americans in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care: StudyLooks like long-term care is still a source of confusion if not outright denial for most Americans.
November 01, 2011
Northwestern: Knowledge Gap Bigger Than Denial GapMost Americans agree that LTC planning is important, but caregivers are more likely to say they understand their options.
November 01, 2011
Northwestern: Knowledge Gap Bigger Than Denial GapMost Americans agree that LTC planning is important, but caregivers are more likely to say they understand their options.