As retirees consider their future living arrangements, understanding the intricacies of nursing homes becomes crucial. From ...

There are two key factors you need to consider when deciding whether long-term care insurance is a good decision.

Dear Carol: My dad's been in a nursing home for several years and is ready for hospice care. I read your column about hospice care being covered by most insurances, but I'm wondering what happens in a ...

A lengthy nursing home stay can be expensive, and if you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may need to draw down your assets to pay for it. You may choose to leave a life insurance policy behind to help ...

Long-term care insurance provides unique financial protections for seniors and older adults by covering the costs of caretakers and therapists both at home and outside of it. Whether you or someone ...

Long-term care insurance provides financial protection for prolonged care costs associated with aging. This coverage goes beyond short-term medical treatments and includes help with activities of ...

Question: What's the annual premium for a private insurance policy that covers nursing-home and other long-term care expenses for a 65-year-old? (A) $2,000; (B) $1,000; (C) $500. Answer: All of the ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The Covid-19 pandemic likely had a significant impact on long-term care ...

UnitedHealth Group is facing legal challenges on multiple fronts, including federal investigations into its Medicare billing practices and calls for a congressional investigation into its nursing home ...