House Repeals Long-Term Care Program Obama Viewed as Too Costly
The U.S. House repealed a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 health-care law that the Obama administration decided was too costly to put in place.

Medicare and Long-Term Care
Estimates by experts are that at least 60% of all individuals will need extended help in one or more of the areas during their lifetime. This article reviews Medicare options for long-term care.

Planning Employee Benefits for 2012? Five Reasons Why Long Term Care Insurance Should be at the Top of the List
EM-Power Services ( http://www.longtermcarefacts.co ) identifies why long term care insurance is now a critical employee benefit for organizations. (PRWeb January 20, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9123787.htm

Long-term-care insurance is more expensive than it’s worth for some people
1 Determine if you qualify financially Don’t buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford. Consumer Reports advises people that if their net worth, excluding their home, is below $300,000, long-term-care insurance is not a good buy for them. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners also recommends that consumers spend no more than 5 percent of their ...

Give the Gift of Long-Term Care Planning this Valentine's Day
A strong plan that includes long-term care insurance can help protect the people you love most, Newman Long Term Care advises. (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9154387.htm