The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 established new quality of care standards for Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, leading to increased costs for long term care (LTC) providers and higher claim payouts. These changes helped build greater public trust in both LTC insurance and nursing homes. Additionally, 1987 marked the year John Hancock sold its first long term care insurance policy, further expanding the industry’s reach.

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To help determine if long-term care (LTC) insurance is right for you, we are offering a FREE informational guide. This is a comprehensive booklet that will answer many of your questions about LTC and assist you with your health care planning.