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Understanding the Importance of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Insurance Agents

October marks Long-Term Care Awareness Month, a perfect time for insurance agents to reflect on the importance of long-term care (LTC), and how it can significantly impact the lives of their clients. As an advisor your role is to educate, guide, and provide solutions for clients, ensuring they are prepared for life's unexpected challenges. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is a

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month: An Opportunity to Engage with Clients

As trusted agent and advisor, September offers a golden opportunity to have meaningful conversations with your clients about one of the most important financial tools available—life insurance. Life Insurance Awareness Month is a national campaign dedicated to educating consumers about the value of life insurance and the need for proper financial protection. Now is a perfect moment to highlight the

August is Make a Will Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Clients

The Financial Challenges Women Face in Retirement

Retirement poses significant financial challenges for women, rooted in several systemic and societal factors. Despite making strides in the workforce, women often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to retirement savings.

Purchasing Long-Term Care? What to Avoid

Long-term care insurance is a crucial investment for safeguarding your future and ensuring you have the necessary resources to cover extended care costs as you age; however, purchasing LTCI can be a complex process, with numerous pitfalls that can lead to expensive mistakes. To make an informed decision and secure the best possible coverage, it’s essential to know what to

Navigating the Long-Term Care Journey

As we age, our healthcare needs evolve, often necessitating long-term care services and supports (LTCSS). This journey is deeply personal and varies widely, but there is a common trajectory for care that many individuals experience. Understanding these pathways can help families prepare and make informed decisions about care.

HCG Secure Joins the Healthy Aging Coalition

HCG Secure is excited to have joined Tivity Health’s Healthy Aging Coalition. This coalition is working to improve the health and well-being of all Americans and includes a broad range of members from the worlds of academia, government, non-profit organizations, and other industry and issue-area experts.

When Should I Buy Extended Care Coverage?

As we navigate the complexities of planning for the future, one significant consideration often overlooked is the need for long-term care coverage. This type of care can provide crucial financial support for services such as nursing home care, assisted living, or in-home care, all of which is not typically covered by standard health insurance or Medicare. Understanding the optimal time

Why Final Expense Insurance?

Final Expense insurance serves as an opportunity for greater financial security, offering a solution to the practicalities surrounding end-of-life arrangements. Despite its inevitability, these expenses are an often-overlooked aspect of financial planning. Here, we’ll delve into why Final Expense insurance makes sense as part of a comprehensive financial plan.

CMS’ New Minimum Staffing Standards and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting Rule

The Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities and the Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting rule aim to address longstanding concerns about staffing levels and financial transparency within the LTC industry. These regulations hold promise for enhancing care quality, but face significant criticism in the current state.

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