Don't Overlook Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Advisory from AALTCI Recommends
An advisory issued from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance recommends seven million American policyholders check to see if they can deduct insurance premiums from 2018 taxes. - February 27, 2019
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Made by Women Reports AALTCI
Nearly two-thirds of long-term care insurance claim benefits are paid to women according to the latest study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Women account for 64 percent of long-term care insurance claims, men for 36 percent," explains Jesse... - February 21, 2019
Largest Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Now Exceeding $2 Million Reports AALTCI
The largest long-term care insurance claims now exceed $2 million according to a just released study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 13, 2019
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index for 60 Year Olds Released by AALTCI
The annual long-term care insurance price index for 60-year-old couples was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization shared money saving strategies that can benefit millions of older Americans. - February 08, 2019
Highest Cost States for Private Nursing Home Room Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The 10 states reporting the highest cost for a private nursing home room were reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome, AALTCI director, noted most consumers benefit from some insurance coverage for home care and to share some of cost risk. - February 02, 2019
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $10.3 Billion in Claims in 2018 Reports AALTCI
The long-term care insurance industry paid a record $10.3 Billion in claims last year according to a just released report by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2019
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Rise According to Association's 2019 Price Index
While costs for long-term care insurance have risen slightly, many consumers overlook techniques to save money explains the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 07, 2019
10 Largest States with Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholders Show Slight Declines Reports AALTCI
States with the largest number of long-term care insurance policyholders was shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 30, 2018
AALTCI Director Hosts Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Discussion
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance program was the focus on the latest LTC Plan Talk conducted by Jesse Slome director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 21, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Marks 10th Anniversary of Consumer Education Efforts
The national long-term care insurance association marks 10 years of consumer educational efforts. Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, notes organization has aided some 100,000 consumers seeking costs and information from insurance specialists. - December 19, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Partners with Home Care Assistance
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will work with Home Care Assistance to support consumers seeking home care options. The leading home care provider is working with AALTCI for the first time according to director Jesse Slome. - December 17, 2018
Southeast Snows Create Ideal Long-Term Care Insurance Educational Opportunity
The snow storm blanketing the southeastern states provides an educational opportunity suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 12, 2018
Stock Market Plunge Can Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Predicts AALTCI Director
The plunging stock markets can benefit insurance agents helping consumers plan for long-term care predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 08, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Recognizes Day Commemorating Persons with Disabilities
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared the latest information on care needs of persons with disabilities. The organization marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. - December 06, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Expand Efforts Into Critical Illness Insurance
Efforts to heighten awareness about critical illness insurance protection was approved to be undertaken by the board of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The efforts will focus on consumers according to AALTCI diurector Jesse Slome. - December 05, 2018
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Provides Valuable Insight Says AALTCI Director
Just released data on long-term care insurance policyholders provides valuable planning insights for consumers shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - December 01, 2018
Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits Says AALTCI Director
Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 28, 2018
Conduct a Post Thanksgiving Relative Review Recommends Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Following a visit to the home of your aging parents, conducting a review of what you saw can help prevent future need for long-term care suggests the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 25, 2018
Insurance Agents Overlook Significant Tax Benefit Advises American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director
Seniors can benefit from a significant tax deduction few insurance agents explain advises the director of the national long-term care insurance trade organization. - November 21, 2018
New Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Announced by AALTCI Director
A senior couple has the potential to deduct over $10,000 for their long-term care insurance premiums paid according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Higher deductible levels for 2019 were just announced. - November 19, 2018
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Examined By Association
There are pros and consumers agents who offer long-term care insurance should understand explains the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 10, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Urges Agents to Call Congress
November is Long-Term Care awareness Month and the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance urges grass roots action. - October 28, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Names Top Selling LTC Insurers
The top selling traditional long-term care insurance companies currently include Genworth Financial, Mutual of Omaha, New York Life and Northwestern Mutual accoprding to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 18, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Makes Awareness Month Art Available
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is making artwork available for agents seeking to support awareness efforts during November's Long-Term Care awareness Month. - October 06, 2018
AALTCI Study Finds Buyers of New Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Face Little Risk of Future Rate Increase
A study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance predicts new policy buyers face little risk of future rate increases. - September 19, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Supports Efforts to Keep Medical Expenses Tax Deductible
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced its support of efforts to keep costs incurred for medical expenses as a qualifying tax deduction for seniors. - September 09, 2018
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director Adds Grand Circle Travel Benefit to Member Program
Members or the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and seniors in general are eligible for a benefit on popular Grand Circle Travel cruises and land tours. The new benefit program was announced by AALTCI's director Jesse Slome. - August 24, 2018
IRS Encourages Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Reports AALTCI Director
The tax deductibility of long-term care insurance is evidence that the Internal Revenue Service wants to encourage people to plan for the real risk of needing care explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 23, 2018
New Long-Term Care Insurance Resource Will Help Consumers Connect
A new resource from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will enable consumers to look-up claim department and customer service numbers for long-term care insurance companies. This is the first and only listing of companies from across the long-term care insurance industry. - August 18, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports Increasing Web Traffic
An analysis of website traffic for the first six months of 2018 reveals heightened interest in long-term care planning reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 04, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Will Pay Out $100 Billion Over Next Decade Says AALTCI
The nation's long-term care insurance companies will pay out over $100 billion in claims over the next decade according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2018
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin After Age 80, Reports AALTCI
A new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that most claims begin after policyholders turn age 80. - June 29, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Home Care Infographic
A new consumer education infographic created by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance conveys that more than half of LTC insurance claims begin at home. The effort is part of the organization's consumer awareness campaign focused on how policyholders utilize long-term care insurance protection. - June 03, 2018
It's Harder to Health Qualify for Long-Term Care Insurance, Start Earlier Advises AALTCI
Almost half of individuals age 70 or older who applied for long-term care insurance were declined according to a just-released study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). - May 12, 2018
AALTCI Study Finds That Largest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Being Paid Exceeds $2 Million
The largest long-term care insurance claims by insurance carriers has exceeded $2 million according to a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. This marks the first time the study has found claims greater than $2 million. - April 28, 2018
New AALTCI Video Focuses on Standard Life Short-Term Care Insurance
A video featuring American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome focuses on short-term care options that can be valuable for consumers. - April 28, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases First Analysis of 2017 Paid Claims
Most long-term care insurance claims begin with care at home according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance analysis of claims commencing in 2017. - April 21, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Continues to Grow Reports AALTCI
Long-term care insurance companies paid $9.2 Billion in claims according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI has added this and other data to a new LTCFacts page on the organization's website. - April 08, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Hosts Webinar for Texas Insurance Agents
The State of Texas has approved a short-term care insurance policy. To educate agents about the importance of this option, the director of the American Association will conduct a special educational webinar for Texas insurance agents. - March 31, 2018
AALTCI Campaign Targets Personal Financial, Retirement and Money Bloggers to Address 1035 Exchanges
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance launched a campaign targeting financial, retirement and senior writers and bloggers to address the overlooked topic of using 1035 exchanges to plan for long-term care costs. The Association recently published the first and only generic consumer guide addressing 1035 exchanges. - March 28, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Guarantees Explained by AALTCI Director
Long-term care insurance policies are backed by State Guaranty Associations that protect consumers should an insurer fail. The American Association for Long-Term care Insurance director shared insights during a national training call. - March 24, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Online Marketing Tips Shared by AALTCI Director
A national broadcast today will feature the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome will share online marketing strategies designed to help insurance agents effectively connect with prospective clients. - March 17, 2018
Insurers Pursue Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud Cases Reports LTC Association Director
Fraudulent long-term care insurance claims impact policyholders and the pricing for new policies and insurers are taking action to address the issue according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 16, 2018
Relevant Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics Can Help Consumers Plan Explains AALTCI Director
The latest information on long-term care insurance claimants can benefit consumers considering this protection explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome shared data as part of his weekly call with long-term care insurance professionals. - March 04, 2018
AALTCI Calls for Better Long-Term Care Insurance Planning for Multi-Generational Households
The number of multi-generational families is growing, calling for better ways to plan for long-term care needs suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2018
Association Guide Details Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Strategy for Annuity Owners
A just published guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shares a little-known planning strategy that can benefit millions of Americans with annuities. - February 22, 2018
AALTCI Director to Address Ways Annuity Owners Miss Out on Untapped Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
A special presentation from the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will address ways American annuity owners can take advantage of changes in the tax law. - February 15, 2018
New AALTCI Guide Explores Section 1035 Exchanges for Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
A new guide for consumers just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance explores ways to convert existing annuity and life insurance policies into protection that can also provide tax free long-term care insurance benefits. - February 14, 2018
Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits from Stock Market Volatility
Stock market volatility is an important time to discuss long-term care planning options with consumers recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 08, 2018
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $9.2 Billion in Claims in 2017 Reports AALTCI
Some 300,000 claimants received long-term care insurance benefits an increase over prior the year reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - January 19, 2018