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Washington’s Long-Term Care Insurance Program Put on Hold
The Washington State long-term care program was put on hold today according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Governor Inslee and the state’s legislative leaders agreed to delay the WA Cares payroll tax on employees,” shared Jesse... - December 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Top Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Shared by AALTCI
The nation’s 10 largest long-term care insurance companies have over 73 percent of all covered lives according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “A relatively few companies account for the majority of in force policies,” reports Jesse Slome, director of... - December 17, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability for Men
A 65-year-old man who lives to age 90 faces a 51 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A woman living to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood. "Living a long life comes with the increased risk of needing long-term... - December 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability Reported by Association
A 65-year-old woman who lives to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you live a long life the risk of needing long-term care increases dramatically," shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - December 03, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Age When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin Reported by AALTCI
Half of long-term care insurance claims begin when policyholders are in their 80s according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Millions of Americans are living into their 80s, 90s and even 100s," explains Jesse Slome, director of the... - November 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Launches Campaign Focused on Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
An awareness and educational campaign focused on long-term care insurance claims is being initiated by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you want to know how much long-term care insurance protection to buy, it's helpful to know how and how much insurance benefits... - November 26, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Reports That Disabled Individuals Can Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
Individuals with disabilities or disabled car placards may be able to qualify for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "This is a question frequently posed to us by consumers and little information exists," shares Jesse Slome,... - November 25, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
IRS Fails to Increase Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Reports AALTCI
For the first time the Internal Revenue Service has not raised tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Tax deductibility is one of the best-kept secrets and benefits potentially for millions of... - November 14, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Releases Washington State Update
Remarks and updated information regarding the Washington State long-term care initiative were released today by Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "There is a lot of attention being focused on the Washington imitative," shares Jesse Slome,... - November 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Launches Effort Targeting Business Owners
A significant number of business owners are not familiar with tax-advantaged long-term care planning options. Costs for this important protection may be fully tax deductible according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 04, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Marks 20th Anniversary of Awareness Month
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is marking the 20th anniversary of Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "A month dedicated to creating awareness of this vital issue that impacts millions of Americans made enormous sense back in 2001," shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - November 03, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Length of Long-Term Care Need Data Shared by AALTCI
Data on the length people may need long-term care was shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The information was reported as part of the organization's focus on Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "We believe an educated consumer is in everyone's best interest,"... - October 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Campaign Scores Awareness
The first consumer awareness campaign in conjunction with 2021 Long-Term Care Awareness Month has generated national media attention. The effort was undertaken by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "We hoped to kick-off Long-Term Care Awareness Month in a big way and I'm... - October 29, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Awareness Month Banners
Banner artwork for Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November 2021) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "This marks the 20th anniversary for the event which we created to generate heightened awareness among both insurance professionals and... - October 20, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
A Third of Long-Term Care Insurance Home Care Claimants Recover Reports AALTCI
Almost one in three individuals with long-term care insurance policies who initiate a home care claim recover, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Many individuals mistakenly believe that most long-term care insurance claims are for care in skilled... - October 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Options Ending Soon
Available long-term care insurance options for Washington state residents looking to request an exemption from the new tax are about to end. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) consumers will soon find few, if any, options. "Consumers are mistaking the... - August 04, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Sales Reported
The number of individuals purchasing traditional long-term care insurance in 2020 declined from prior years, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Some 49,000 individuals purchased a traditional long-term care insurance policy," shared Jesse Slome,... - June 26, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks and Taylor Martin Announce SSB as New Name for Insurance Company, Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, and Taylor Martin, Chief Marketing Officer, announced that “SSB” is the newly rebranded name of the company Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (SSBI) and Insurance Marketing Group, a leader in the U.S. health insurance industry. With rapid growth of the $80 million company, 2021 was the time to consolidate the company under one unified brand name. SSB has a newly redesigned logo and website with changes to social media accounts coming soon. - June 24, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Limit Options for Washington Residents Reports AALTCI
Individuals looking for an exemption to avoid Washington State's new long-term care insurance tax will find fewer options according to the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. "There are now only two traditional long-term care insurance companies offering policies through... - June 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Change Rules for Washington Applicants Reports AALTCI
Washington residents will soon face an added payroll tax unless they have long-term care insurance coverage in place. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance three leading insurers have just changed their policies for applicants. - May 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Shared by AALTCI
The average time from when an individual purchases long-term care insurance until they start a claim is just over 14 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Long-term care insurance pricing presumes you pay a smaller amount for a period of time and... - May 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Data Should be Shared with Couples Advocates Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The latest examination of long-term care insurance claims among couples shares valuable insights into how often spouses claim benefits. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, actual usage is greatly exceeding prior expectations. - May 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Higher Long-Term Care Insurance Couples Discount Ending Reports AALTCI
As an inducement for couples to both purchase long-term care insurance, discounts of up to 30 percent have been available. "Leading insurers offer significant discounts for married couples or partners," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care... - May 01, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Care Issues for Medicare Beneficiaries Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries living at home report one disability posing a potential need for care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, there is a real risk that you'll need assistance with daily activities like walking,... - April 23, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Backed by Parent, Atlantic American Corporation®, BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits - April 22, 2021 - Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Insurance State Guaranty Updated Levels Posted by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Consumers who purchase insurance are not aware of important protections in the very rare case that an insurer faces financial failure shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Anyone with a bank savings account has heard of the FDIC which ensures... - April 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Time Expiring for Washington Residents in 30s and 40s to Avoid New Tax Warns Association
The nation’s first public state-operated long-term care insurance program starts imposing taxes January 2022. Employed individuals in Washington who want to avoid the new tax have only a few weeks left to explore the only available option according to the American Association for Long-Term... - April 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Compared
Premiums for long-term care insurance may be tax deductible but the applicable amounts can vary according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Examples of tax deductible applicable premiums compares traditional and linked-benefit long-term care insurance options. - March 31, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Addresses Health Qualification Issues
Consumers can get important information on health conditions that may be acceptable when applying for long-term care insurance. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance consumers want to avoid being declined for coverage due to existing or prior health issues. - March 27, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Care Insurance Video Library Launched for Agents by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Insurance agents who market short-term care and home care insurance solutions will benefit from a new video library being hosted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 11, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Discount Offers for Seniors Made Available by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Savings and discounts that can benefit seniors are now being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 22, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Partners to Help Consumers with Claims Problems
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced a special effort to support and assist insurance policyholders with claims questions or a need for greater assistance in the long-term care insurance claim filing process. - February 20, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Usage Projections Reported by AALTCI
The likelihood of using a long-term care insurance policy purchased at age 65 is 50 percent according to data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Number of Linked-Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Grows Reports AALTCI
The number of in-force linked-benefit annuity or life insurance policies has likely surpassed 600,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares comparative prices for consumers. - January 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claim Payments Rise Reports AALTCI
In 2020 the nation's long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $11.6 Billion in claim benefits, according to data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Cost of Waiting Index Released by AALTCI
The cost of delaying when you purchase long-term care insurance can be as much as 147 percent according to new data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The cost for long-term care insurance is based on your age when you apply among other factors,"... - January 21, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Avoid Overpaying for Long-Term Care Insurance Advises AALTCI
There continues to be a significant spread in pricing for long-term care insurance according to the 2021 annual price index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “The costs for virtually identical coverage can be significant,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 16, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The 2021 long-term care insurance Price Index for consumers age 55 was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - January 14, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Persistency Exceeds 95 Percent Reports AALTCI
Most individuals who have purchased long-term care insurance keep their policies in force according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Over 95 percent of policyholders keep their coverage in force because they understand the enormous value of... - January 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Expands It’s COVID-19 Cover
Europesure Travel Insurance, a brand of Status Global Insurance, has expanded its COVID-19 cover, which is an optional add-on to its very successful travel insurance product and is available to clients living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EU, the rest of the EEA and Monaco. The COVID-19 add-on... - January 09, 2021 - Status Global Insurance
Association Director to Host Webinar for National Long-Term Care Insurance Agency
A special 30-minute webinar addressing home care insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The COVID condition has made one thing very clear to millions of consumers age 50 and older," explains Jesse Slome,... - January 08, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Medicare Gurus Mastermind Conference
Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of health insurance company Senior Security Benefits, announced she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Medicare Gurus Mastermind conference in late February 2021. - January 07, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
MDRT Professional Association Discount Renewed by AALTCI
The special discount for agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable has been renewed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Care Insurance Options in Georgia and Colorado Explored by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Two new videos explore home care insurance options available for older Americans residing in Georgia and Colorado. The videos were produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, the chances you'll need care become highly likely,"... - December 31, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Best Long-Term Care Insurance Present to Give Your Adult Children Recommended by AALTCI
The eight million Americans who have long-term care insurance protection were given a holiday reminder by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Let your adult children know you have purchased this important protection, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give... - December 27, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Americans Spend Record Amount Out-of-Pocket for Nursing Home Care Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Americans spent a record $45.6 Billion out of pocket for nursing home care an increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "While Medicare and Medicaid continue to pay the majority of nursing home costs, individuals and families are... - December 24, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Care Expenditures Growing Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Over $113 Billion was spent on home care services in 2019; a significant increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "As millions of Americans age and require support services, they prefer to receive care in their own home," explains... - December 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
COVID-Experience Creating New Insurance Sales Opportunities for Agents
COVID has changed the way seniors want to plan for long-term care insurance cites the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALCTI). the organization posted a new video for insurance agents and brokers. - December 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The estimated lifetime risk for Alzheimer's dementia at age 45 was approximately one in five for women and one in 10 for men according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The risks for both sexes rise slightly at age 65. "By 2050, the number of Americans age 65... - December 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Prices Rise 42.5 Percent Over Five Years Reports AALTCI
Costs for new long-term care insurance policies have risen by 42.5 percent compared to costs five years ago according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - December 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance