A legislative committee advanced a bill imposing consumer protections for long-term care insurance policyholders, among other ...

The demographic shift toward an aging population has thrust the coordination of long-term care insurance and Medicaid benefits into the spotlight of elder law practice. For practitioners advising ...

Last year, I put forward a reform proposal for long-term care financing. Taking the current mixed government-private system as the base while fixing its schizophrenic trend toward greater government ...

About 1 in 7 Americans will spend at least $100,000 out of pocket for long-term care. Health insurance generally doesn't cover long-term care services, and Medicare doesn't cover most expenses. Not ...

Stand-alone long-term care insurance policies have been waning in popularity, owing to a combination of skyrocketing premiums and difficult claims experiences by consumers. In their place, so-called ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Starting July next year, residents in need of long-term care in Washington will have new options to avoid financial pitfalls while securing additional coverage at a reduced cost.

“We’ve been paying into long-term-care insurance since we were in our mid-50s,” said a friend, now in her late 60s. “But with all of the premium increases, we might have been better off just investing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Samuels is the Founder/CEO of Wellworth healthcare advisory firm. Time is running out to prepare for America’s caregiving ...

A comprehensive guide to long-term care insurance costs, coverage options and whether it’s right for you.

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...