American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Some 5.5 million Americans are 85 years old or older and the number is expected to grow by almost 20 percent according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance director.

Holidays are an ideal time to learn about long term care planning and the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance staff will be offering free phone counseling on Labor Day.

Starting in 2013, changes to tax rules resulting from health care reform will impact those purchasing long term care insurance according to the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance.

The average cost for one month in an assisted living community is $3,350 according to the 2012 AALTCI Long Term Care Insurance Sourcebook which compiles data on costs for home care, assisted living and skilled nursing home care.

Rates for long term care insurance can vary by state so an expert advised the eight million Americans moving to a new state or those with dual residences to compare rates before they move.

Fit 50-year-olds have a lower risk of chronic diseases some of which account for a higher long term care risk according to a new study. Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director discusses findings.

California, Texas, Florida and New York have the most residents with long term care insurance but Massachusetts showed the greatest increase according to an American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance report.

Reasons why several leading long term care insurance companies have stopped offering unlimited or lifetime benefit options were discussed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director.

Newer options that increase the future value of long term care insurance benefits are gaining popularity reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

A new study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveals what 85 year olds would pay for long term care insurance protection.