Many older adults have concluded that they’re better off covering long-term care expenses out of their own pockets if they end up needing it. Years of rising premiums on long-term care insurance, ...

As our population continues to age and life expectancies rise, the need for long-term care services has become an increasingly important consideration for many people. But while this type of medical ...

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living.

With nearly one in four Californians projected to be over age 60 by 2030, it’s time to invest in the PACE model of ...

Stand-alone long-term care insurance policies have been waning in popularity, owing to a combination of skyrocketing premiums and difficult claims experiences by consumers. In their place, so-called ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Long-term care can be costly, extending well beyond $100,000. Yet, financial advisors say many households aren't prepared to manage the expense. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. "People ...

It hasn’t taken long for US nursing homes’ former top spokesman to hit the ground running after formally retiring last month from his role as president and CEO of the American Health Care ...