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.
AARP survey: Hardship not over yet for older Americans
By Ginny KiplingAARP's Closer Look survey conducted in November of last year reveals the financial affect that social and economic changes and issues have on Americans age 45 and older.
March 08, 2011
Obama administration working to save CLASSThe Community Living Assistance Services and Support plan (CLASS), a long-term care insurance plan sponsored by the government and passed as part of President Obama's health care law, faces some new challenges.
March 03, 2011
GAO: Bundling Easier Said than DoneMedicare may have a hard time shifting to paying for care on an episode-of-care basis, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
March 01, 2011
In response to "Long-term care: Needs and trends"In response to "Long-term care: Needs and trends" Very useful article. Keep LTC at the forefront.
March 01, 2011
Would you consider moving to an assisted living community?Yes, we are planning to do that at some point.
March 01, 2011
Worksite LTCI can boom during bustsWith the impact the recession is having on businesses of all sizes, you might think that employers are looking to limit or reduce employee benefits packages in an attempt to reduce expenditures. Ironically, the converse is true.
February 28, 2011
Would you consider moving to an assisted living community?Yes, we are planning to do that at some point.
February 28, 2011
In response to "Long-term care: Needs and trends"In response to "Long-term care: Needs and trends" Very useful article. Keep LTC at the forefront.