Technology is a critical and inseparable part of healthcare. That’s also true for long term care, where technology is making it easier for individuals to stay independent and stay connected to loved ones. As a result, technology in Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is also moving forward,
Read more →It’s hard enough to get people to sit down and plan for their retirement. It’s understandable, then, that the last thing financial planners want to do is talk about long term care planning. But that’s unfortunate. Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is a powerful tool, and it
Read more →A surprising number of seniors still believe that Medicare will cover all their long term care expenses, according to a study by AARP. But here’s the reality: Medicare offers limited-time long term care coverage that applies only to skilled nursing care. Long term care insurance (LTCI), on the
Read more →3 Key Facts to Know about Long Term Care Insurance While many people think they know what Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is, there are many misconceptions out there. Here, we tackle three key facts to gaining a clearer understanding of LTCI. Fact #1: Medicare Isn’t the
Read more →A rising number of nursing homes are pursuing the adult children of patients for their parents’ unpaid bills. It’s called filial support litigation, and it’s a growing trend among long term care providers. Thanks to something called filial responsibility laws, the providers often prevail. More than half
Read more →Anyone who has filed insurance claims before—whether for home, auto, or health coverage—knows that the process doesn’t always unfold smoothly. So if you are helping someone who has, or may have, a long term care insurance (LTCI) claim, the first thing to do is contact his or
Read more →The 2-Minute Introduction to Long Term Care Insurance You’ve heard about Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI), but do you really know what it is, not to mention if you need it? LTCI reimburses policyholders a fixed daily or monthly amount when they require assistance with two of
Read more →Long Term Care Insurance: 7 Common Questions Answered Once people start to learn about Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI), they often have questions. Here, we answer those we hear most often. What is the underwriting process for LTCI? Whether you’re considering a traditional or asset-based LTC plan,
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