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OTHER OPINION: Long-term care

...CLASS Act. The program, adopted as part of the larger health-reform bill, would have created a voluntary long-term care insurance program run by the federal government. Those who participated and paid in for at least five years would have...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/other-opinion/2011-10-18/other-opinion-long-
Other Opinion
Groundhog Day: 7 mistakes retirees make repeatedly

...Medigap supplemental insurance that fills in benefit gaps in traditional Medicare. And strongly consider buying long-term care insurance, which pays for in-home care and nursing home care, unless your health or age make it unaffordable. It can...

http://brainerddispatch.com/lifestyle/2012-02-01/groundhog-day-7-mistakes-retire
Lifestyle
Zero tolerance

...shortages, nursing home staff pay levels, regulatory relief, repair funds for nursing homes, and the promotion of long term care insurance coverage for the care of our seniors. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2011-12-16/zero-tolerance
Open Forum
Minn. GOP agenda mostly features familiar ideas

...proposed change to insurance laws would let older Minnesotans convert death benefits in life insurance policies into long-term care insurance. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2012-01-19/minn-gop-agenda-mostly-fea
Political
Brainerd Dispatch: News | Brainerd, Minnesota | Brainerd Lakes Area News on brainerddispatch.com

...mailed to residents as a way to get a foot in the door for a high-pressure sales pitch such as living trusts or long-term care insurance. In one case, Swanson said a man in his 80s was convinced by an insurance agent to move his life savings of...

http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/111910/new_20101119034.shtml
Business notes

...Casualty Agency Inc. recently attended a seminar sponsored by the Nurture Network. They heard presentations on long-term care insurance made by Travelers Insurance and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. In addition, they heard presentations by Preston...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/103099/bus_1030990071.shtml
Business
Sources for retirement information

...postage to: United Seniors Health Cooperative, 409 Third St. SW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20024. Long-term care insurance There's lots of information in ''Long-Term Care Planning: A Dollar and Sense Guide,'' published by...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/120799/new_1207990042.shtml
News
Bush proposes tax deduction for long-term care insurance

...likely to need nursing home care. Under the first proposal, Bush would provide a full income tax deduction for long-term care insurance payments. The deduction, now available only to people who itemize and have big medical expenses, would apply...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/051000/nne_0510000009.shtml
News
Task Force: State should overhaul system of caring for elderly

ST. PAUL (AP) - A state task force recommends that Minnesota invest $113 million now to start overhauling its antiquated system of care for the aged.

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/011801/hea_0118010027.shtml
Health
Business notes

...Insurance Counseling volunteers in the five counties. Notch said they also offer counseling and information on long-term care insurance, supplemental insurance options and presentations on how to access the Internet for Medicare beneficiaries and...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/082501/bus_0825010043.shtml
Business

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