“We need comprehensive long-term care reform, and we need it now,” by Norma Coe, The Hill   Quote: “No doubt, passing Biden’s plan would make material improvements in many people’s lives. However, it does not challenge the premise that, in this country, long-term care provision and financing will remain primarily a family responsibility, especially for the middle class. It is time to question this principle.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: So, it’s not enough that I take care of myself and my family; I have to take care of you and yours as
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“NAIFA-ND Activates Grassroots to Counter LTC Proposal,” by Julie Harrison, NAIFA    Quote: “North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose a three-year ban on the sale of long-term care insurance policies. The bill, SB 2253, has four sponsors seeking to use the three-year moratorium to study the market and premium increases. Members of NAIFA-ND have responded to the bill by personally reaching out to their elected lawmakers to express their grave concerns.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Now that’s a brilliant move. Maybe while they’re at it they should make
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“Here’s a New COVID-19 Nightmare, for You,” by Allison Bell, ThinkAdvisor   Quote: “COVID-19 could make the Americans who have the toughest time saving for retirement even less likely to save, and even less like to use the retirement savings they have to buy annuities. Three economists have reported on research supporting this conclusion in a new working paper published on the National Bureau of Economic Research website.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: I’m from the government and I’m here to help you. First I told you not to worry about saving for retirement, old age
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“COVID-19 and Long-Term Care: LTCI Insider,” by Margie Barrie, ThinkAdvisor   Quote: “I just completed a white paper that addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the long-term care continuum. To obtain this information, I surveyed numerous top people in the long-term care industry — people who have insider information. This article is an overview of what they shared.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: This is the “white paper” I referenced and recommended in two agent webinars in early January. Strongly recommended. Well done, Margie.    
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“An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says,” by Megan Marples, CNN  Quote: “Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental agility compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Naps are refreshing? Who knew?    
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