Press Items

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February 2, 2010 - LTCA Endorses "Doing LTC RIght" Model for Medicaid Reform

The report analyzes the impact of a global Medicaid waiver on Rhode Island’s long-term care service, delivery and financing system, cautioning that only by implementing tough recommendations can the Ocean State both achieve its own goals and become a model for the nation.

May 4, 2009 - LTCA Reveals Best Places in America for Long-Term Care

LTCA shares Genworth's 2009 Cost of Care Survey and Interactive Map. New to the 2009 Cost of Care Survey is the Genworth Choice and Affordability Index. The complete study is available for download.


March 19, 2009 - LTCA Senior Advisors Receive 2009 Long Term Care Sales Achievement Award

Senior Advisors at Long Term Care Associates have been recognized by their industry and their peers by being 2009 Long Term Care Sales Achievement Award winners. The seven award recipients represent carriers such as Genworth, John Hancock, MetLife, and Prudential.

November 13, 2008 - LTCA Distributes Critical 2009 Tax Information for Long Term Health Care Insurance

Long Term Care Associates today posted the inflation adjusted tax tables for 2009 which affect the amount of premium individuals may deduct on their federal tax returns on their website.


September 16, 2008 - LTCA Policyholders Exceed $10 Million in Long Term Care Insurance Claims Paid

Long Term Care Associates celebrated the announcement of long term care insurance claims paid to its clientele having now exceeded $10,000,000.00 from such insurers as Genworth, John Hancock, MetLife, CNA, Penn Treaty, Allianz and many others. Claims have been paid for all levels of service including home health care, custodial care, homemaker services, assisted living and skilled nursing care.


August 26, 2008 - Long Term Care Associates Supports the "Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008"

Long Term Care Associates will lead a national call to support the "Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008". Introduced as H.R. 6237 by Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT), the Bill would provide a valuable federal tax credit toward the purchase of qualified long-term care insurance in addition to providing relief for taxpayers who provide care to those with long-term care needs.

 

August 1, 2008 - LTCA Leads Nationwide Long Term Care Partnership Effort

Long term care insurance Partnership policies can be an effective way to shield assets from Medicaid while providing valuable underlying insurance coverage for virtually all types of long term care services. LTCA will provide free long term care insurance quotes and Partnership policy information from Partnership Certified agents.