“How to Grease the Long-Term Care Planning Gears,” by Margie Barrie, ThinkAdvisor Quote: “The ILTCI Conference is meeting in person in Raleigh, North Carolina, this week. Anders Sörman-Nilsson says one key to encouraging planning is to make everything easier. Some of the tools for doing that are smart phones, problem forecasting, story telling and pictures from the future.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: ILTCI conference news.               Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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  “New Program Can Cover Up to 50 Weeks of Home Care,” by Allison Bell, ThinkAdvisor Quote: “The product can pay $400 to $1,200 per week for care. HCG Brokerage is offering the program to people ages 35 through 84 through a simplified underwriting process. HCG says the applicant acceptance rate is over 85%.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: I recall when we were dubious of home care only plans. Now it seems that’s what consumers want most. Still the question remains. What’s more important to insure: the small risk of a catastrophic
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  “Long-Term Care Players Gather — in Person,” by Margie Barrie, ThinkAdvisor Quote: “Organizers have attracted about 700 LTC industry players to Raleigh, North Carolina. Some sessions deal with topics such as rate increases and actuarial assumptions. One session will look at how LTC advisors can help clients with issues such as caring for children and aging parents at the same time.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Wishing all a great conference!               Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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