There are plenty of ideas on how to meet the nation’s need for long-term services and supports, but a lack of will on how to pay for them.
States are stepping up to respond to the need for long-term services and supports in innovative ways.
Molina Healthcare is pulling out of one-fifth of the counties where it sells health insurance exchange plans, the company announced.
Molina Healthcare announced it will not pay agent commissions on new business on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Caregiving can be expensive and chaotic. Having long-term care insurance can make a difference in how families deal with caregiving.
On average, workers contribute $6,850 annually to the cost of family coverage, with employers paying the rest.
A poll shows that health care costs were a top priority even before the government shutdown thrust health care tax credits into the spotlight.
LTCi can be an important part of overall financial planning, but products must be priced correctly.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors President Doug Massey has called on state insurance regulators to take decisive action to protect consumers and insurance professionals from unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace.
Congress’ failure to approve extending enhanced tax subsidies is one factor driving higher premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2026.
Medicare’s annual open enrollment began this week with millions of beneficiaries weighing their coverage options for 2026.
The Annual Enrollment Period is the time of year when licensed agents and brokers in the Medicare space receive the most questions from existing and potential clients.
The scheduled expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, increasing costs for Medicare and Medicaid, and the impact of tariffs on pharmaceuticals and medical supplies have created what analyst called “a three-headed monster.”
The Medicare Advantage market needs urgent attention by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a coalition of agent groups said, as more carriers cut or eliminate agent commissions.
An Equitable survey revealed that 80% of Americans worry that an unexpected medical expense could derail their financial goals, with more than a quarter of this group indicating that a bill under $1,000 would cause financial hardship.
As open enrollment season for employees across the U.S. is underway, New York Life Group Benefit Solutions introduced results of an annual survey on the benefits preferences of employees.
A new research report, “GLP-1 Coverage and its Impact on Employment-Based Health Plan Premiums: A Simulation-Based Analysis,” published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, found that the impact of GLP-1 drug coverage on health insurance premiums is highly sensitive to a combination of factors – including drug prices, adherence levels, cost-sharing design and eligibility criteria.
Burnout among Americans in the workplace has escalated to a six-year high, according to the 15th annual Aflac WorkForces Report.
As people live longer, their likelihood of experiencing a long-term care event is increasing – and more than six in 10 (61%) U.S. adults predict that it will happen to them.
