Washington set to become first state with LTC insurance benefit
Numerous states are trying to create a long-term care insurance program funded by a payroll tax, but it looks like Washington will be the first to actually do it.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Most who collect long-term care insurance benefits not in nursing homes
The evolving nature of long-term care insurance policies means fewer beneficiaries end up in nursing homes, according to an industry group that released a new claims analysis Friday.
Washington’s attempt to pass a long-term care tax failed. Here’s why, and what’s next.
A bipartisan effort to help seniors pay for nursing home care died last week when Washington’s state Legislature ended its 2018 session.
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Long-term care insurance payouts increase, and so do woes for policyholders … New York operators subject of AG investigation back in the SNF market … Primary care physicians still relying on antipsychotics for dementia symptoms
Wisconsin considers tax-protected long-term care accounts
Wisconsin residents will be able to invest in long-term care funds set up like popular, state-based college savings plan, if legislators get their way.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 19
Owner of FL nursing home where 12 residents died from heat once warned air conditioning failure would be ‘catastrophic’… OIG says long-term care insurers can build provider networks for discounts … More than one HHS agency given instructions on words to avoid …
Massachusetts examines rules for LTC insurance
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance after several years of debate.
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance after several years of debate.
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 13
States look at protection for long-term care insurance buyers … Right-to-die trial underway in Minnesota … Unionized nursing home workers push legislators on Medicaid reimbursements
Also in the News for Thursday, March 26
Insurance companies struggle with long-term care … Missouri’s Medicaid program lost out on $27M, audit says … B. Smith testifies on Alzheimer’s at Senate hearing … NLRB playing catch-up due to Supreme Court decision
Long-term care insurance: Time to yell ‘Run!’ yet?
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that if you want to strike a crushing blow to something, you take out its leader.
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