Health Insurance News 6 Things Long Term Care Insurance Covers That You May Not Have Known About

Long-Term Care Insurance: 10 Things You Should Know

When you imagine your retirement journey, you likely picture trips to the beach, leisurely days with the grandkids and lots of time for hobbies. A lengthy stay in a nursing home probably isn’t part of ... Read More

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

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care. Are they right?

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care, the regimen of daily help that many seniors will eventually require. It does not. That basic misunderstanding has retirement experts worried. It ... 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

NEW AHIP REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE VITAL ROLE OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE IN EACH STATE

The following information was released by the America's Health Insurance Plans:. WASHINGTON Long-term care insurance empowers nearly 7 million Americans with the flexibility to choose when, where, and ... Read More

Getting to Know Long-Term Care Insurance

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 ... Read More

I Have Plenty of Money: Why Do I Need a Long-Term Care Plan?

It's a question we hear often from financially confident retirees: "I've done well. I have more than enough saved. Why would I need a long-term care plan or long-term care insurance?" We get it. For ... Read More

6 Huge Holes in Original Medicare You May Want to Fill In Before 2026

This typically forms the backbone of your retirement healthcare coverage, but it's far from perfect. It has six gaping holes that could snare you if you ignore them. Fortunately, the current Medicare ... 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

How Likely Are You to Have an Extended Long-Term Care Need?

“When you get older, you have a lot of idiosyncratic health risks. There might be a few retirees with spectacular health costs, and their spending dramatically increases.” That was retirement ... 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