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.
"Rationing panels" the latest scare tactic
By staff WriterThe Independent Payment Advisory Board is opposed by Republicans and the health-care industry who contend it would ration care.
July 22, 2011
AARP: Value of Unpaid Caregivers Worth $450 Billion in 2009A report released Monday by AARP’s Public Policy Institute put the value of unpaid care for a friend or family member at $450 billion in 2009.
July 15, 2011
Long-Term Care Awareness Month: 2 Tasks, 2 Hours, 2 ProspectsThe American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance created Long-Term Care Awareness Month in 2001 as a grassroots awareness campaign designed to heighten understanding.
July 15, 2011
The Survey SolutionLately I've been discovering how useful some recent surveys can be.
July 15, 2011
The Survey SolutionLately I've been discovering how useful some recent surveys can be.
July 14, 2011
Analysts: Managed Care Small Slice of M&A PieManaged care deals accounted for just 2% of the dollar value of health care mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter, according to Irving Levin Associates Inc.
July 14, 2011
Long-Term Care Awareness Month: 2 Tasks, 2 Hours, 2 ProspectsThe American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance created Long-Term Care Awareness Month in 2001 as a grassroots awareness campaign designed to heighten understanding.
July 13, 2011
Seniors urged to avoid four medical proceduresAccording to AARP, these treatments may do more harm than good.