https://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:14:12 -0400 © 2026 PR.com 60 en-us https://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg https://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides press release distribution, and is a unique directory of businesses, products and services. Find full company profiles. https://www.pr.com/press-release/950658 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Increased 2026 tax deductible limits for long-term care insurance have just been announced by the IRS according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “The tax deductibility of tax-qualified long-term care insurance premiums is an incredible benefit potentially for many aging Americans,” states Jesse Slome, director emeritus of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/950658 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/930218 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Inflation may impact what Americans now pay for many items, but the cost of long-term care insurance remains steady according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Premiums for new long-term care insurance coverage have not increased compared to last year which is great news for those considering this important protection," states Jesse Slome, AALTCI's director. The organization [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/930218 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/929064 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 The latest senior travel deals announced by the long-term care insurance Association include two packages that can save travelers as much as $2,800-per-person. "Seniors love to travel and they love bargains," shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The organization posts selected senior travel deals on its website as a benefit for individuals. The first [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/929064 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/927536 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:39:22 -0500 The latest "last minute" senior travel deal of the week was announced today by Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Many seniors are fortunate enough to have the time and interest in traveling," Slome shared. "When we come across an incredible opportunity to travel and save, we are more than pleased to share it so that seniors can [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/927536 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/924212 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Several last minute travel deals that can save seniors more than 50% have just been announced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "These are some fabulous cruises and we know that seniors like to travel and also to save," states Jesse Slome, director of the insurance organization. "When I'm not focused on insurance matters, traveling is what I love and saving money makes it even [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/924212 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/924078 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 The IRS has announced increased 2025 tax deductible limits for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Tax deductibility of tax-qualified long-term care insurance premiums remains one of the best kept secrets in financial planning,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “The 2025 deductible limits are [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/924078 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/922368 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 The latest short-term care insurance policy introduced to the public offers several things that will make it attractive to both consumers and agents reports Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "There are a number of reasons why I've been a long-time advocate for policies that we refer to as short-term care insurance," explains Slome. These policies can provide [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/922368 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/920741 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:53:57 -0400 Almost half of Medicare beneficiaries have either one or two disabilities according to data shared today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The disability risk among seniors is important information for two reasons," explains Jesse Slome, had of the long-term care insurance advocacy group. "Disabilities are a key risk that aging Americans face resulting in the need for [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/920741 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/920529 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Provides Insights A just-published report from the Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care Insurance can provide some valuable insights explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Connecticut remains the only state that continues to publish current data regarding long-term care insurance," declares Jesse Slome, AALTCI [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/920529 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/919922 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Travel is on the rise in 2024. However, some segments of the travel industry are still recovering from the significant downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are some significant bargains available for those able to book last minute 2024 travel. The savings can be especially attractive for seniors who have the ability to travel between October and December. "Seniors are avid travelers and many [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/919922 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/916675 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Just over half of women age 65 and over will need paid long-term care services according to data shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Women are more likely to need long-term care because they generally live longer lives," explains Jesse Slome, AALTCI's director. "Among women, 61% are likely to develop a chronic disability often simply due to living a long life." [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/916675 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/914537 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 This November, we will closely watch whether Washington State voters repeal the recently enacted long-term care insurance program declared Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Washington’s long-term care insurance program started taxing workers this July," explains Jesse Slome, AALTCI's director. "This November, Washington voters are being given [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/914537 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/911768 Wed, 15 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 The average individual starts a long-term care insurance claim some 190 months after purchasing their coverage according to new data released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Long-term care insurance provides benefits should you require care in your own home or some qualified facility,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. ”Each [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/911768 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/911626 Sun, 12 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 The vast majority of long-term care insurance claims begin after age 80 according to a new report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “If you live a long life the chances are very high that you’ll eventually require care,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. ”When long-term care services are needed most people depend on [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/911626 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/910650 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Washington State became the first state with a mandatory public long-term care insurance program for workers. Workers began seeing monies deducted from their paycheck in July 2023. This November, workers along with all Washington State voters, will have the opportunity to vote on continuing or opting out of the program. “While the nation will undoubtedly be watching the results of the presidential election, [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/910650 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/908315 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Three long-term insurance companies increased the number of covered lives over the past 10 years according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Mutual of Omaha, Northwestern Mutual and New York Life all reported more covered lives than a decade ago,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. “Unfortunately, companies that were [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/908315 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/908260 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400 A 65-year-old female seeking $55,000 of home care benefits would pay $65 in monthly premiums according to the 2024 Short-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Short-term care insurance is an increasingly viable option for many seniors,” states Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. ”The better policies [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/908260 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/907339 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Agents who have senior clients with fixed annuities should consider converting those annuities into leveraged long-term care annuities suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome delivered a special presentation earlier today. “This is a very valid new retirement planning strategy for seniors with annuities past the surrender penalty period who have no other [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/907339 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/906770 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Seniors who own non-qualified annuities are an excellent prospect for agents marketing long-term care planning solutions suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Millions of Americans make annuities part of their retirement strategy, and that’s smart planning,” states Slome, head of the long-term care insurance advocacy organization. “A significant [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/906770 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/904781 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 The nation’s long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $14.1 Billion to policyholders on claim in 2023. The data was revealed today in a new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “There were over 350,000 individuals who received claim payments last year,” states Jesse Slome, =director of the advocacy organization. AALTCI reported data for claim benefit [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/904781 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/904685 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:50:03 -0500 Costs for traditional long-term care insurance coverage are level compared to the prior year according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “In some cases, prices decreased a little compared to the prior year,” states Jesse Slome, directory of the national organization that advocates for the importance of long-term care [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/904685 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/903841 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Costs for linked benefit long-term care insurance coverage are lower than a year ago according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Great news for aging individuals who are thinking about their risk of needing care one day,” states Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. The 2024 Long-Term Care [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/903841 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/903149 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500 The annual Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index was pre-released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “People have many misconceptions about long-term care insurance and we post data to help them better understand what can be a confusing topic,” states Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. The 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index is the [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/903149 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/900269 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 The IRS has announced decreased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance for 2024 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This is a significant change in practice after yearly increases,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “The 2024 deductible limits are still significant and few people, especially business [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/900269 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/899817 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Banner artwork for agents to use to promote Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This marks the 22nd anniversary for the event that we established to generate heightened awareness among both consumers and insurance professionals,” states Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. “I am so [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/899817 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/881230 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Good news for consumers considering long-term care insurance protection. Costs for linked benefit long-term care policies are generally between 10 and 15 percent lower than a year ago according to the annual price index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When interest rates rise insurers are in a better position to charge less,” explains Jesse Slome, director of [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/881230 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/881095 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Costs for long-term care insurance in 2023 show little change from the prior year according to the annual price index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Premiums for buyers are virtually identical to last year; some are actually slightly lower,” reports Jesse Slome, director of the organization. “However, the spread between the lowest and highest prices for [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/881095 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/879519 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $13.25 Billion in 2022 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Claim benefit payouts for policyholders with traditional long-term care insurance coverage grew from $12.3 Billion in 2021,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. “The increase in benefit payouts is expected as policyholders age and start to [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/879519 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/879161 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:43:49 -0500 A special $1,000 savings has just been promoted to insurance agents and advisors by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. According to Jesse Slome, director of the AALTCI, the special coupon code will enable those booking new land tours or cruises to receive a $1,000 credit. The participating companies are Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T) and the parent companies Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/879161 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/877549 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 A special discount for agents joining or renewing their Million Dollar Roundtable membership has been renewed for 2023 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The best way to grow long-term care insurance market penetration in the United States is to have as many passionate and educated insurance professionals as possible," declares Jesse Slome, director of the organization. “The vast [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/877549 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/876859 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law on December 29, 2022. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance one provision contained within the new measure benefits those considering the purchase of LTC insurance. “Any legislative action designed to make long-term care insurance more attractive to consumers is welcome news,” states Jesse Slome, AALTCI director. “However, the latest [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/876859 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/872991 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Updated information focused on long-term care insurance rate increases has been shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Inflation is not the cause of rate increases," cites Jesse Slome, director of the organization. “There are a variety of factors that make it necessary for insurers to raise rates on older long-term care policies. We wanted a current resource that provides [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/872991 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/872301 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) kicks off next week. To help insurance professionals create awareness the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is releasing a series of social media banners. "A grassroots effort focused on consumers is vital and that’s why Awareness Month was established," says Jesse Slome, director of the organization. Slome notes that when establishing the [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/872301 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/871720 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Increased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance have been announced for 2023 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “One of the little-known benefits for certain long-term care insurance is the ability to deduct some or all of the cost during retirement years,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “For a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/871720 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/871633 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 November is national Long-Term Care Awareness Month. To support insurance professionals using the month to create awareness, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has released the 2022 LTCAM banner. "The month was established in 2001 to create heightened awareness of the importance of planning," cites Jesse Slome, director of the organization. Slome notes that when establishing the month he [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/871633 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/869065 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 The just released final text of the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act maintains the positive feature that will increase sales of long-term care insurance predicts the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The bipartisan measure passed the Senate committee in June and the just-released final text maintains the advantageous provisions to encourage long-term care planning," explains Jesse [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/869065 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/866167 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Consumers with questions regarding their long-term care insurance claims are being assisted as part of a new initiative undertaken by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People who purchased long-term care insurance years ago are starting to need benefits and starting to need the benefits of their coverage," explains Slome. "Starting a claim when you have serious health issues can be a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/866167 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/865556 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Ages when individuals purchased long-term care insurance dropped in 2021 according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The change can be fully attributed to the fact that younger people in the State of Washington applied in record numbers in order to avoid the new state-imposed tax that is still projected to be imposed," explains Slome. "This does not change [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/865556 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/865430 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Nearly half of individuals who apply for traditional long-term care insurance after age 70 have their applications declined by an insurer according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Consumers simply are not aware of the need to health-qualify for long-term care insurance so they delay looking into this important protection," explains Slome. "After age 65, [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/865430 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance https://www.pr.com/press-release/861598 Wed, 18 May 2022 15:33:38 -0400 The overwhelming majority of consumers experiencing a premium increase on their long-term care insurance chose to pay the higher premium. The findings of a new analysis were released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Between 50 and 60 percent of policyholders choose to keep their original policy benefit levels and pay the increased premium," explains Jesse Slome, American [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/861598 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance