ltc

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  Bill Nelson: Will Azheimer's bankrupt us?

  By Allison Bell  |  April 25, 2013

  A Senate committee looks at the state of dementia research funding.

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  Poll: Aging U.S. in denial about long-term care need

  By Jennifer Agiesta and Lauran Neergaard  |  April 24, 2013

  The AP-NORC Center found widespread support for LTC savings tax breaks.

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  Aging in place: Mysterious housing

  By Allison Bell  |  March 14, 2013

  Older Americans may need accessible homes. Home accessibility figures are scarce.

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  12 questions for 1 successful LTCI agent: Meredith Pensack

  By Marilee Driscoll  |  March 6, 2013

  She's built a $2 million book of business in just nine years.

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  Most Americans have not broached LTC costs with an advisor

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  March 4, 2013

  Pre-retirees are more likely to rely on their 401(k) to cover LTC costs, while the retired will rely on personal savings.

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  MedAmerica applies for LTCI rate hike in Connecticut

  By Allison Bell  |  January 29, 2013

  The proposed 37 percent increase is due in part to low investment returns, the company says.

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  Be precise

  By Steve Zabel  |  December 24, 2012

  LTCI carriers may have to take a more detailed approach to evaluating applicants.

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  12 questions for 1 successful LTCI agent: Phil Grossman

  By Marilee Driscoll  |  November 14, 2012

  He gets leads from radio commercials, and also from relationships with 200 agents, planners and advisors.

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  The 3in4 campaign: Use it

  By Margie Barrie  |  November 14, 2012

  You need prospects who are more aware. Here's a program that tries to make them aware.

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  CALPERS to raise some LTCI rates 85 percent

  By Allison Bell  |  November 12, 2012

  Enrollees who take the increase in a single year can cut the change to 79 percent.