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.
Biden Signs $1.7T Spending Bill, Brings Secure 2.0 to Life
By Allison BellThe bill includes many provisions related to RMDs, retirement plan administration and annuities.
December 21, 2022
Will Your Client's Medicaid Trust Survive the Move to Florida?Strategies for preserving the family home must comply with state-specific laws if the client plans to move.
December 20, 2022
7 Best Countries for a Healthy RetirementFor retirees who consider access to affordable health care a top priority, these seven countries stand out.
December 20, 2022
'Must Pass' Spending Bill Includes 401(k) LTCI Premium Provision in Secure 2.0 ActParticipants could spend $2,500 per year on premiums without paying early withdrawal penalties.
December 14, 2022
Lincoln Financial Aims to Increase MoneyGuard Life-LTC Hybrid SalesExecutives say the long-term care products are doing well and meet an important need.
December 13, 2022
Regulators End Effort to Develop Long-Term Care Hybrid RulesSome officials say current regulations appear to be working well.
December 12, 2022
Here's the New 'Safe' Withdrawal Rate: MorningstarWhile still lower than the traditional 4% withdrawal assumption, the new figure is appreciably higher than the 2021 rate.
December 08, 2022
Federal Government to Suspend Long-Term Care Benefits ProgramThe program will stop taking new enrollees at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 18 and not resume enrollment for at least two years.