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Aug 6th, 2009
U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander (R - LA) was commended today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance commended for his leadership and efforts to encourage Americans to take personal responsibility for long-term care planning.
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Aug 3rd, 2009
Over half a million Californians have purchased long term care insurance, more than any other state in the nation, according to a report.
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Aug 1st, 2009
A new report reveals that American consumers perceive costs for long term care insurance are more than twice the actual cost of protection.
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Jul 28th, 2009
More than three-quarters of adults ages 65 and older say they've talked with their children about their wills according to a study just released by the Pew Research Center. Two-thirds say they've talked about what to do if they can no longer make their own medical decisions, the study found.
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Jul 24th, 2009
As Americans live longer lives, the likelihood of needing long-term care significantly increases. As a result, most financial experts agree that undertaking some long-term care planning, preferably prior to retirement is a smart move. According to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, some 8.25 million Americans currently own long term care insurance protection, purchased either on an individual basis or through a plan offered by their employer.
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Jul 24th, 2009
Approximately 7.6 million Americans receive long-term care in their own home or the home of a family member. "People clearly prefer to receive care in the familiar surroundings of their own home," explains Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the industry's professional organization. "Home care is also considerably less expensive than care in a skilled care facility."
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Jul 22nd, 2009
Part of the proposed federal health plan being discussed by the U.S. Senate includes proposed long term care protection. The proposed Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS Act) would provide coverage paid by individuals who would have the ability to opt out.
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Jul 21st, 2009
Insurance and financial professionals interested in marketing and selling long term care insurance have a new online resource. The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has launched the industry's most comprehensive online LTC Learning, Marketing & Sales Center as part of it's Producer's Resource Center.
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Jul 17th, 2009
Some 400,000 Americans purchase long term care insurance coverage annually and 8.25 million already own this protection. "This is really the first generation of Americans who are buying long term care insurance in large numbers," explains Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the industry's trade organization. "Most people are not sure what to ask or how much coverage really costs."
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Jul 13th, 2009
Some 180,000 individuals received benefits from their long term care insurance protection according to a report issued by the American Association for Long Term care Insurance, the industry trade group.
