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Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums May be Tax Deductible Reminds Association
American taxpayers are reminded by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance that the premiums they paid in 2019 for insurance protection may be tax deductible. - March 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Address Linked-Benefit Options
To educate consumers about linked benefit long-term care insurance options, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will undertake an awareness effort. - March 01, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI's Long-Term Care Insurance Cost Comparison Explores Consumer Options
Costs for the two options for consumers investigating long-term care insurance coverage were compared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization's 2020 Cost Comparison reveals important differences between traditional and linked-benefit long-term care policies. - February 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds New Surety Bonds Division
Nearly 30-year-old company to focus on bond solutions. - February 24, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Home Care Organizations Invited to Advertise on Long-Term Care Insurance Association Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting banner ads from home care companies that provide home care assistance and other related services. - February 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Consumers Not Aware That Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Vary by Health
The latest data from the 2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index reveals the importance of health when applying for coverage. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's study compares prices for 65-year olds with different health status. - February 15, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs for 75-Year Olds Shared by Association
It is possible to still purchase long-term care insurance at age 75 according to the 2020 Price Index shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Age 79 is generally the cut off," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance industry group,... - February 12, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Released by Association
The average time between the purchase of long-term care insurance and the inception of a claim is 13 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 06, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by Association
Costs for 55-year-old individuals or couples purchasing long-term care insurance remain steady according to the 2020 Price Index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims Rise by 35 Percent Reports Association
A new study published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that benefits paid by insurers increased 35 percent in 2019 compared to five years earlier. Some $11 billion in long-term care insurance benefits were paid. - January 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Californians Have Most Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
California, Texas, New York and Florida rank as the top states where residents have purchased long-term care insurance protection according to a report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. - January 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Geraldine DelPrete Named President of Programs at SterlingRisk
Promotion follows strong year of programs expansion in key markets. - January 16, 2020 - SterlingRisk Insurance
7.5 Million Americans Have Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
The number of Americans who have some form of long-term care insurance now totals 7.5 million according to new data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds Commercial Lines Account Manager
Amy Russell brings more than 20 years of experience to the agency. - January 13, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Howard Ginsberg Welcomed Into Cetera Financial Specialists Group of Top Advisors for 2019
Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island NY, was recently announced as a member of the Leaders Council for the 15th consecutive year. - January 10, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Applicant Decline Rates Reported by Association
The final report on 2019 applicant decline rates was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Hires New Manager
Growing insurance agency adds Kathy Pallarito to its team. - December 31, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Half of Older Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Declined, Reports Association
Nearly half of individuals who apply for long-term care insurance after age 70 are declined, according to preliminary 2019 findings of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 22, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Buyers Between 50 and 69, Reports Association
The vast majority of new buyers of a long-term care insurance policy are between ages 50 and 69, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's report to insurance agents. - December 20, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Melissa Levin Insurance Reveals What Medicare-for-All Won't Cover
Medicare for All has become a huge talking point for the 2020 presidential candidates. But don't let the name fool you; not everything is covered. Long Term Care is a type of insurance that is essential given the rise in healthcare costs. Set up a free consultation with Melissa to discover your options regarding long term care. - December 19, 2019 - Melissa Levin Insurance
SterlingRisk Launches Sterling A&E
Beazley to Serve as Insurer Partner for New Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Insurance Program. - December 15, 2019 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Doubtful, Association Director Predicts
A taxpayer paid long-term care insurance program has been passed previously and abandoned according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Election year proposals are likely to meet the same fate predicts AALTCI's director. - December 04, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dr. Wendy Labat Offers Free Enrollment Service Until December 15 through Financial Cures Program
Easing the Pains of Financial Difficulty One Text at a Time as Long as You Make the December 15 Deadline - November 25, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
Long-Term Care Need Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director
The latest data reveals that 14 million Americans require long-term care services and supports according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Latest data is being shared on the organization's website. - November 24, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Increased 2020 Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Announced by AALTCI
The higher tax deductible limits for long-term care insurance offer a significant benefit for a limited number of new buyers according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 09, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Study Can Boost Long-Term Care Insurance Need Predicts Association
Americans are living longer and that bodes well for the future need and resulting growth of long-term care insurance predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 06, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Financial Cures Program
Dr. Wendy Labat Speaking on her new program: “Budgeting: Diagnosing Your Financial Health” at the Atlanta Small Business Expo November 14, 2019. - November 04, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
New Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program Discussed by Association Director
Details and insights into the new Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program were shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The program is the nation's largest group long-term care insurance program according to AALTCI. - November 04, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insight Into Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Shared by Association
Understanding what consumers with older long-term care insurance policies do when facing a rate increase is important for both insurance agents as well as consumers explains the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "There was some very interesting information shared... - November 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2019 Long-Term Care Awareness Month Art Released by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The official banner for the 2019 National Long-Term Care Awareness Month was released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 17, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Insights Shared by Association Director
Just published information on long-term care insurance claims was shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Cutting Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Addressed by LTC Association
Four tips from the latest American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance guide have been shared. Saving money on long-term care insurance is valuable information for all consumers says Jesse Slome, AALTCI's director. - October 09, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Account Manager
Rachel Winkelmann joins growing St. Louis insurance agency. - September 13, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Addressed by LTC Association
To educate long-term care insurance policyholders who are facing rate increases, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has added a new resource to the organization's website. Information includes historical rate increases for leading long-term care insurance companies. - September 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Charge Will Increase Dependence on Taxpayers Predicts AALTCI Director
A new law being passed in California will shift increased burden to future California taxpayers according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - August 30, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Steps When Facing Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Shared by Association Director
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared suggestions with a group of seniors facing long-term care insurance rate hikes. His advice, stay calm, get information, put all details into writing. - August 16, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance Seeks Input Shares AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's director urges industry professionals to submit comments to the Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Appears on Yahoo Finance Television
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, appeared as the featured guest on Yahoo Finance televised segment about long-term care planning. - August 01, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
myLifeSite Launches Web-based Financial Tool for Life Plan Communities
myLifeSite, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that develops online planning tools and resources to help seniors make informed choices about retirement living, has unveiled a new resource that will make it easier for life plan community prospects to examine the affordability of a... - June 20, 2019 - My LifeSite
Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life Partner for Insurance Services
Strategic partnership between Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life formed to enhance insurance offering and increase sales opportunities. - June 15, 2019 - Simplicity Life
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Announces New Private Client Division
St. Louis insurance agency to provide individual solutions in fast-paced economy. - May 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
Free Medicare Basics Seminars Scheduled for May and June 2019
Medicare Basics Education seminar to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of the health care program for retirees and disabled. - May 02, 2019 - Jones Health and Benefits, LLC
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs For 60-Year Olds Vary by Over 100 Percent According to Latest AALTCI Study
Long-term care insurance costs for 60-year-olds can vary by over 100 percent according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2019 Price Index. Comparison shopping is vital for those seeking to save money recommends AALTCI director. - April 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Purchased by 350,000 Americans in 2018 According to AALTCI Report
Some 350,000 Americans purchased long-term care protection including both traditional long-term care insurance as well as combination products according to a report released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Individuals understand the consequences associated... - March 27, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Where They Start Finds New AALTCI Study
Most long-term care insurance claims end in the same place where they start finds a new study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 21, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Expect More Long-Term Care Insurance Companies to Market Directly to Consumers Predicts AALTCI
In the future, expect more insurance companies offering long-term care insurance will market directly to consumers predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director hosted a special call following an announcement last week by the largest LTC insurer. - March 15, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Due to Death Reveals New AALTCI Study
The findings of a study of long-term care insurance claims released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveal that most policy claims end due to the death of the claimant. AALTCI director explains relevance of this information to consumers considering insurance coverage. - March 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin at Home Reports New AALTCI Study
The majority of long-term care insurance claims begin with care in the home according to a study of 2018 new claims conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Richard White, CEO of ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company, Joins LICONY’s Board of Directors
ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company (“ShelterPoint Life”) today announced that Richard White, CEO, has been appointed a member of the Life Insurance Council of New York’s (LICONY) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2019. Mr. White joins other leading life insurance industry... - March 06, 2019 - ShelterPoint