“KFF Introduces Health Policy 101—A Primer on U.S. Health Policy,” by Drew Altman, KFF “A new KFF resource—Health Policy 101—explains the basics on a wide range of topics about health programs and policy in the United States, such as Medicare and Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, health care costs and affordability, women’s health issues, and the politics of health care. Health Policy 101 chapters are available online and can be downloaded in PDF format. The ‘101’ was created to serve as a mini ‘textbook’ for faculty and students interested in health policy. Dr. Drew Altman, KFF’s president and CEO, is
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“Insights from a Certification For Long-Term Care (CLTC) webinar,” CLTC ““If you’re going to hire private caregivers, you need recommendations, you need to do background checks, and your due diligence,” says Geriatric Care Manager, Susan Kelsey. The recent arrest of a home healthcare provider in South Florida underscores the importance of doing homework before choosing a provider. Miami police say the aide stole her patient’s condo after duping her into signing a quit claim deed to transfer the real estate. “I had somebody tell me they wish they Googled the person’s name because there was an article about that person
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“The Costs of the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care,” by Lee Pruitt, ElderLawAnswers “Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. … Long-term care insurance offers a way to safeguard against the high costs of long-term care, providing financial protection, choice, and peace of mind. However, it’s essential to carefully consider the cost, benefits, and your unique circumstances before purchasing a policy. Consulting with an elder law attorney, financial advisor, or insurance specialist
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“After A Settlement, Steady Sales For LTC,” by Ben Mattlin, Financial Advisor “Back in March 2023, Genworth, the nation’s largest provider of long-term-care insurance by number of policyholders, agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over premium increases. The terms of the agreement were that customers could either accept rate hikes or settle for less coverage. The repercussions of the settlement are ongoing. But to industry insiders, one thing is already clear: Reports of the demise of the long-term-care insurance industry have been greatly exaggerated.”   LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Interesting insider insights.  
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