Long Term Care Insurance

Medicare Insurance Is Not The Answer To Long Term Care

hareyan — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:58:52 -0500

Social Security Statement, unread by many people, recommends private Long Term Care Insurance (LTC). The statement says "Medicare does not pay for long term care, so you may want to consider options for private insurance."

Medicare is not long term care insurance.

Four Steps to Reforming Long-Term Care

hareyan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:15:16 -0500

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

hareyan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:49:25 -0500

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

Americans are living longer than ever before, reaching a new life expectancy of more than 78 years and making long-term care insurance a valuable investment, especially for those who heed Bills.com president Ethan Ewing's seven things to know before buying.

180,000 Americans Receive Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits

hareyan — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:27:42 -0500

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.

Some 180,000 Americans with long-term care insurance policies were paid benefits in 2007, according to a just-conducted study released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (www.AALTCI.org). This is the first time the total number of individuals on claim was gathered.

Long Term Care Insurance Industry Searches For Broader Market

hareyan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:10:18 -0500

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

hareyan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:39:44 -0600

Comptroller General David Walker on Tuesday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing said that 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," Congress Daily reports.

Coalition Proposes Catastrophic Long-Term Care Program

hareyan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:19:01 -0600

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

hareyan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:06:22 -0600

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

hareyan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:05:36 -0600

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

hareyan — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:19:15 -0600

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