Four Steps to Reforming Long-Term Care

Although it is optional, every state provides a long-term care benefit through its Medicaid program--and not just to the poor. Medicaid is paying for the long-term care of a growing number of middle-income seniors, and this is one of the fastest-growing areas of state spending.

Seven Things To Look For In Long-Term Care Insurance

Planning for long-term care requires financial savvy when choosing long term care insurance coverage, writes Bills.com.

180,000 Americans Receive Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits

The Long Term Care industry pays out $3.5B in claim payments. The new LTC insurance claims data is designed to help consumers to plan ahead.

Long Term Care Insurance Industry Searches For Broader Market

The long term care insurance industry may need to re-examine its value proposition to break out of the small subset of current clients and serve the broader market.

Increased Health Care Costs, Aging Population Pose Long-Term Financial Concerns

Increased health care costs and an aging population have placed the federal budget on an imprudent and unsustainable path and that passage of time only serves to worsen this situation.

Coalition Proposes Catastrophic Long-Term Care Program

A coalition of long-term care groups unveiled a proposal to create a catastrophic long-term care program for US residents.

HHS To Raise Awareness On Planning For Long-Term Care

Ohio, Pennsylvania will join a federal program created to increase the public's awareness about the importance of long-term care planning.

Forum To Address Long-Term Health Care Issues

Nancy Pelosi held a forum to discuss long-term health care issues.

As More Americans Live To 100, Long Term Care Insurance Leader Gives Health Assist

As Americans increase their life spans, many eyeing 100-plus, the odds of needing long term care increase.

Long Term Care Insurance Guide For CPAs

New guide provides information on long term care insurance tax-advantaged rules that are essential to creating alliances with LTC Insurance professionals.