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.
15 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2020
By Michael S. FischerAverage nursing home costs top $400,000 per year in the most expensive state, Genworth finds in its annual survey.
October 22, 2020
What Ghislaine Maxwell's Documents Say About CaregivingA newly released transcript does not mention insurance. It does mention family.
October 20, 2020
Long-Term Care Awareness Month Approaches Like an Avenging AngelThis year, more than ever, families without LTC plans had a plan for nightmares.
September 28, 2020
Democrats Link Trump's Supreme Court Pick to ACAJoe Biden said the Amy Coney Barrett nomination is about whether insurers will continue to cover pre-existing conditions.
September 23, 2020
Proposed Federal Regs Could End HSA-Direct Primary Care CombinationsThe author says an IRS proposal would eliminate 21 million people's care payment arrangements.
September 04, 2020
Where Pension Risk Transfer Might Surprise YouOne benefit, the author says, may be freeing up capital for important projects.
August 04, 2020
Insurers Want Dementia Home Care Impact ResearchRepresentatives from America's Health Insurance Plans and Centene are part of the Payer Stakeholder Group.
July 27, 2020
GOP Outlines Economic Relief PackageThe HEALS Act contains multiple bills, including one creating "second-draw" PPP loans.