Friday, March 06, 2009
Senate Aging Committee Considers Long Term Care as Part of Health Reform
On wednesday, March 4, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing to call for the inclusion of improvements to long-term care services and supports as part of emerging blueprints for national health reform. Testimony was offered by a member of the Obama administration. (NBC26 Green Bay)
Labels: health reform, Herb Kohl, long term care insurance, Obama, Senate Special Committee on Aging
American Nurses Association Says, "Don't wait! Plan now for your long-term care needs."
The American Nurses Association has a plan to protect members' hard-earned assets from the high cost of long-term care with affordable group rates for Long-Term Care Insurance. (ANA SMARTBRIEF)
Labels: American Nurses Association, long term care insurance
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Almost 30% of Long-Term Care is Financed Out-of-Pocket, Report Finds
A new analysis by Avalere Health found that nearly 30% of long-term care costs are paid out-of-pocket -- a full 10% higher than amounts reported in widely used previous estimates. (PRNewswire)
Labels: Avalere Health, cost, long term care insurance
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Health Reform Expecially Critical in an Aging America
Judy Feder, Fellow of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. (CAPAF)
Labels: aging, long term care insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance has Tax Benefits for Business Owners and Executives
"Most owners or executives can use company dollars for a tax-deductible plan for themselves, their spouse, and dependents," says Dane Petchul, Partner with LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP). (BigNews.biz)
Labels: business owners, executives, long term care insurance, LTC Financial Partners, tax-deduction
LTC Global and SDMS Announce Long Term Care Insurance Marketing Initiative
Today LTC Global, Inc. and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography announced that they have agreed to a joint program to market discounted Long Term Care insurance coverage to the Society’s 20,000-plus members and their extended families. (BusinessWire)
Labels: long term care insurance, LTC Global
Monday, March 02, 2009
A Crucial Difference Between Insurance and Investments
While faith in financial instututions may be eroding, insurance products offer special protections that should inspire confidence. (Littleton Independent)
Labels: confidence, investments, long term care insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Neglected By Too Many
Remaining healthy in the later years is something we'd like to take for granted. However, one of two people eventually needs some kind of long-term health care. (Long Island Business News)
Labels: long term care insurance, staying healthy
LTC Global Acquires William L. McAree Insurance Agency
Today LTC Global, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of William L. McAree Insurance Agency, Inc. (the McAree Agency), a privately held life and health insurance agency based in Braintree, Massachusetts. (Business Wire)
Labels: acquisition, long term care insurance
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Younger Americans Attracted to Long Term Care Insurance
According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), the average age of LTCi buyers continues to move downward. (InvestmentNews)
Labels: AALTCI, age, long term care insurance
