Health Insurance News What Does Long Term Care Insurance Cover

Does Long-Term Care Cover Assisted Living and Other Senior Living Expenses?

For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. “It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep ... Read More

I'm in my 70s and need long-term care insurance. Is it hopeless at my age?

According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, your chances of being denied long-term care insurance rise with age. In 2019, 44% of applicants aged 70 to 74 were denied, and 51.5% ... Read More

Does Long-Term-Care Insurance Add Up?

“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 ... Read More

Is long-term care insurance worth getting this fall?

Planning for retirement isn't just about how much you've saved. It's also about how you'll handle the expenses you can't fully predict. And, one of the biggest unknowns for older Americans today is ... Read More

What Women 50+ Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance

For decades we've been told to plan for retirement, with experts advising setting aside money so you can enjoy your golden years. But what about your health and healthcare? That's where long-term care ... Read More

Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth it?

There are two key factors you need to consider that can help you determine if purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is a smart decision for you and your husband. One factor is your ... Read More

Genworth plans to re-launch long-term care insurance

Henrico County-based Genworth Financial thinks it's found a way to help people finance long-term care that will avoid the regular doubleand triple-digit premium rate increases for policies that ... Read More

9 Steps to Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care

Are you prepared for the possibility of needing long-term care in the future? This may include care in a nursing home, an assisted living facility or home health care. According to the American ... Read More

Health in the Golden Years: How Medicare isn't the free ride you've been dreaming of

Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they receive ... Read More

Palm Beach Post reader question: What help is there to manage the disability of a loved one?

As the number of people older than 80 increases to become the nation’s fastest-growing segment of the population, so will issues of caring for them. Read More

A Financial Professional's Take on Long-Term Care Insurance: Buy or Not?

Americans have a good chance of living well into old age these days, which is something to cheer about. But it also raises serious concerns for those who haven't planned for the possibility of ... Read More

Barrington teacher among thousands in RI likely to drop insurance coverage. Here’s why

Since 2021, over 41,000 Rhode Islanders have relied on enhanced Obamacare subsidies to afford health insurance. What happens when those expire? Read More