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.
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By Honey LeveenSelling a policy is just one step in the journey.
October 25, 2011
Still No Relief in Sight for Long-Term Needs (New York Times)The Class Act, the Obama Administration's attempt to provide a long-term care solution for the vast number of consumers that don't have coverage plans for caretaking needs down the road, was sacked last week, following the release of a report that showed it had little chance of being able...
October 25, 2011
MetLife MMI Survey: Long-Term Care Costs Rose in 2011Long-term care rates continue to outpace the medical inflation rate, resulting in a dramatic protracted inflation that will impact consumers.
October 24, 2011
Lawmaker: “Outpatient Observation” Label Derails Care TransitionsCourtney accuses the program and hospitals of playing games with eligibility critiera.
October 24, 2011
Lawmaker: “Outpatient Observation” Label Derails Care TransitionsCourtney accuses the program and hospitals of playing games with eligibility critiera.
October 24, 2011
LTCI Awareness — on the CheapIf you want to get your message out, AP is still a pretty good medium.
October 24, 2011
LTCI Awareness — on the CheapIf you want to get your message out, AP is still a pretty good medium.
October 23, 2011
Forced SmileBenefits specialists are not quite sure what to think about the current dental insurance enrollment season. Many employers have been reporting solid profits this year and adding employees. Then Hurricane Irene hit, European financial crisis fears resurfaced, and the mood darkened.