December The Long Term Care Review by Duane Lipham, CLTC Archives

New Study Results On LTCI Claims Paid By Insurers

In the past year the media in general has raised some questions about whether LTCI claims are being paid to the satisfaction of many consumers or not. They have also brought to light some accusations against certain companies in this field that they claim have a poor record in this area.
This has resulted in long-term […]

New VA Partnership Program Website

I announced several months ago that Virginia has approved the VA Long-Term Care Partnership program designed to help encourage the purchase of LTCI. The program actually went into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.
By implementing this program Virginia joins several other states who are in the process of adopting Partnership guidelines of their own. […]

Choosing a Home Health Agency

The vast majority of consumers express a desire to receive long-term care services at home rather than in some kind of facility. This is only natural since most of us zealously guard our independence for as long as we possibly can.
But allowing someone you don’t know into your home to help care not only for […]

Baby Boomers Caring For Parents

Recent studies indicate that more than 40% of baby boomers are caring for their parents in some way. Of course, the extent and nature of the care varies considerably. But there are many who have become the primary caregiver for at least one parent as they age and role reversal takes place. This while boomers […]