Long-Term Care Insurance

Is the life of someone over age 70 worth 37 percent less than that of a younger person? Yes, according to a Bush administration policy for calculating the economic benefits of regulations. The administration is now backing away...

Medicare HMO premiums are rising while the benefits they offer are eroding, according to a new study. More . . .

Long-term insurance is becoming a mainstream tool for long-term financial planning, according to a report by The American Council of Life Insurers. More . . .

An article in the Wall Street Journal claims that Medicaid planning, in which individuals give away assets in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care, is benefiting "well-heeled" retirees. More . . .

For those thinking of joining the growing ranks of professional geriatric caregivers, the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management is probably a 'must have' volume.

A New Jersey appeals court blocks a son who is the guardian of his mother from selling his mother's house and transferring a portion of the proceeds to hasten her eligibility for Medicaid coverage of her nursing home care. The...

A recent Pennsylvania court decision shows why early long-term care insurance policies had a bad reputation and why it's important to check your policy's terms, particularly if the policy was issued more than a decade ago. More . . .

With the help of elder law attorneys, those needing long-term care often artificially impoverish themselves in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage, thereby preserving their savings either for their healthy spouse or their children. Is this practice ethical? ...

The new profession of "private geriatric care manager" has evolved to help families assess the need for long-term care and coordinate services if a loved one requires some type of care.