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.
When a Long-Term Care Insurance Insider Is the Caregiver
By Margie BarrieThe author is seeing firsthand how preparing for the unthinkable helps.
December 29, 2023
12 Best States for Elder Abuse ProtectionsThese states have lower rates of exploitation, with more resources and stronger laws to fight it, WalletHub found.
December 19, 2023
Genworth Sued Over Notice Sent to Insured With Cognitive ImpairmentThe plaintiff asserts that use of a benefits change form amounted to financial abuse of an elder.
December 11, 2023
Global Atlantic, John Hancock Strike Biggest LTCI Reinsurance Deal EverThe deal could be a sign that private long-term care insurance is making a real comeback.
November 28, 2023
Transamerica Adds Long-Term Care Rider to Universal Life PolicyPolicyholders get early access to death benefits when the insured needs home care, adult daycare or facility care.
November 27, 2023
U.S. Long-Term Care Insurance Users Average $1.4M in Household Wealth: StudyEconomists drew on market data to calculate the value of informal care for those 65 and older.
November 27, 2023
Navigating Life's Toughest MomentsYou can help clients figure out which way to turn.
November 22, 2023
Does It Make Sense to Self-Fund Long-Term Care Expenses?A related question: Does it make sense for clients to commit to paying extra taxes?