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.
Illustrating the gravity of caregiving needs
By Margie BarrieConvincing prospects of the need is an essential part of this sale.
September 26, 2010
Anywhere But HereOver the past two years, with ballooning national deficits and high unemployment rates, looking for growth in any industry has become something far easier said than done.
September 24, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Posts Minimum MLR DraftThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners observed the 6-month anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by posting a medical loss ratio model draft.
September 24, 2010
John Hancock Boosts LTC Premiums by 40%The news that John Hancock has hiked premiums of its long-term care insurance policies by 40% has roused the inner pessimist in agents, according to NU Online News Service.
September 22, 2010
The 3 Levels of "Risk Tolerance" in Long Term Care PlanningMost financial service advisors are accustomed to reviewing a portfolio with an eye for whether an investment recommendation will meet the clients risk tolerance. We contend that long term care planning is no different.
September 21, 2010
Pru: Nursing Home Prices JumpThe cost of private nursing home care may have increased about 14% over the past 2 years.
September 21, 2010
Pru: Nursing Home Prices JumpThe cost of private nursing home care may have increased about 14% over the past 2 years.
September 21, 2010
The 3 Levels of "Risk Tolerance" in Long Term Care PlanningMost financial service advisors are accustomed to reviewing a portfolio with an eye for whether an investment recommendation will meet the clients risk tolerance. We contend that long term care planning is no different.