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Insurance Industry News, including Long Term Care Insurance (LTCi)

LIBERTY Dental

LIBERTY Dental Plan Florida Offers The Most Affordable Rates in Florida’s 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace

eNewsChannels NEWS: (TAMPA, Fla.) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida (LIBERTY) is proud to announce it is offering the most affordable rates for adult dental plans in the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace (commonly called the "Health Exchange"). This marks the first year that LIBERTY, which covers most of the state, has added the offering of Family Dental HMO plans in the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace.
LIBERTY Dental

LIBERTY Dental Plan Now Offers the Most Affordable Rates in the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace

eNewsChannels NEWS: (ST. LOUIS, Mo.) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan of Missouri (LIBERTY) is proud to announce it is offering the most affordable rates for dental plans in the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace (commonly called the "Health Exchange"). In fact, LIBERTY has the only Dental HMO being offered in St. Louis, Mo., and is the low price leader.
LIBERTY Dental

LIBERTY Dental Plan to Participate in Covered California for Family Plans and for Small Businesses

eNewsChannels NEWS: (IRVINE, Calif.) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan is proud to announce its selection as a participating dental plan for the 2017 benefit year. LIBERTY will offer individual or family dental plans through Covered California this open enrollment period as well as coverage options for small businesses.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Salutes Department of Veterans Affairs 2016 #BeThere Campaign

NEWS (PHOENIX, Ariz.) -- In September, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its Be There campaign on its website to educate Veterans, Service members and those who care about them, of the vital role they play in preventing suicide. The campaign aims to raise awareness about behavioral health issues concerning our nation's Veterans, and encourages loved ones to Be There.
Denise Gott

LTC Leader, ACSIA Partners Adds Tools from OneAmerica to Its Long-Term Care Solutions Arsenal

NEWS (KIRKLAND, Wash.) -- As the cost of long-term care (LTC) continues to rise, the ability to pay for it becomes more critical. But LTC protection is carried by only about 10 percent of those who could benefit from it, according to industry estimates. To serve a larger percentage, ACSIA Partners is expanding its asset-based LTC offerings by representing an A+ rated insurance and financial service organization, OneAmerica(R).
TriWest and PsychArmor

To Serve Veterans, PsychArmor Institute Launches TriWest Healthcare School for Health Providers

NEWS (PHOENIX, Ariz.) -- PsychArmor Institute and TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced today the launch of the TriWest Healthcare Alliance School for Health Care Providers, a suite of free online courses taught by nationally-recognized subject matter experts to prepare community health care providers to effectively deliver care to service members, veterans and their families.
ACSIA Partners

Pay for Long-Term Care with a Health Savings Account, ACSIA Partners Suggests

NEWS (KIRKLAND, Wash.) -- Many Americans realize they need long-term care insurance (LTCi), but balk at the premiums. "Now there's an easy way to pay," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners. "Just use some of the money that's already in your Health Savings Account."

When Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits Run Out, What Next? A Trending ‘Partnership’ System Offers a Fix, ACSIA Partners Reports

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A relatively new species of long-term care policies called Partnership Plans has become widely available and could be a good option for many, according to ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Shopping for Long Term Care Insurance Easy — Plans Affordable

CHICAGO, Ill. -- More people than ever are looking at ways to safeguard their future retirement income from the financial costs and burdens of Long Term Health Care, says Matt McCann, a nationally known expert on Long Term Care Planning. These costs can have a dramatic impact on a person's 401(k), 403(b), IRA and other assets.

Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Uniquely Frustrating, says ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- If you're in the market for long-term care insurance, you may be in for a long, exasperating slog, according to ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies. "Unfortunately, LTC insurance isn't an easy thing to buy," says Denise Gott, the company's CEO. "You can't just comparison shop for it as you can for a TV or refrigerator."

LTC Trust and Planning: Pick Your Long-Term Care Agent Carefully, Advises ACSIA Partners

NEWS: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) The best way to buy long-term care insurance is through an independent agent, according to many experts. But agents vary. How do you pick a professional who is right for you? 'We recommend asking six key questions,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Do-It-Yourself Long-Term Care Can Have High Hidden Costs says LTC Insurance Leader

NEWS: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) Rate increases by some long-term care insurance carriers should not scare people off, according to Denise Gott. 'Even if a particular policy's premium seems high,' she says, 'it may be a bargain compared to the alternative, family caregiving.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Florida Justice Assoc. Blocks Insurance Lobby Attack On Personal Injury Consumer Rights

NEWS: (BRADENTON, Fla.) Bradenton personal injury lawyer, and Florida Justice Association board member, Bernard F. Walsh took note of the successful effort by Florida Justice Association members to block extreme reduction in personal injury claim awards.

Possible Privacy Breach Announced by American Fidelity Assurance Company

NEWS: (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) American Fidelity Assurance Company recently learned of an incident that involves personal information of some of our Customers. The information did not include Social Security numbers.

LIBERTY Dental Plan Comments on Little Hoover Commission Report on Improving Oral Health

NEWS: (IRVINE, Calif.) LIBERTY Dental Plan has reviewed the recommendations of the Little Hoover Commission Report, released April 1, 2016, which recognized the need for innovative, comprehensive and collaborative action, along with a vote of confidence for the preventive oral health care model of Dental Managed Care (DMC) program.

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Acquires Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services

NEWS: (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services, a privately-held wholesale insurance specialist serving a group of leading retail insurance brokers, announced today that The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in wholesale insurance broker JenCap Holdings, LLC and the assets of Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, which will be re-named Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC.

LIBERTY Dental Advances Oral Health with Continuing Medical Education Empowering Physicians to Provide Fluoride Varnish

NEWS: (IRVINE, Calif.) LIBERTY Dental Plan continues to innovate and be a champion for whole health by partnering with the Center for Oral Health and medical providers to create a program that will help increase the number of children receiving fluoride varnish - a critical treatment that helps prevent further dental issues later in life.
ACSIA Partners

2016 Tax Deductions Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable for Many says ACSIA Partners

NEWS: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) If you're in the market for long-term care insurance, you may be suffering from sticker shock. 'The cost may seem out of reach,' says Denise Gott. 'Many people feel this way, so they put off protecting themselves. That's a shame, because in their case, Uncle Sam may pick up part of the tab.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Americans Should Plan for Alzheimer’s Long-Term Care Before It’s Needed, says ACSIA Partners

NEWS: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) ACSIA Partners, a national distributor of long-term care insurance and education, recommends preemptive action against the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. 'Cognitive decline is a big and growing reason Americans need long-term care,' says Denise Gott, CEO, 'and the best time to plan for it is before symptoms arise.'
Denise Gott

Most Americans are poorly prepared to pay for long-term care costs, says ACSIA Partners

NEWS: Most Americans at age 50 are poorly prepared to pay for long-term care costs, but there's a two-step fix, according to ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. It starts by learning if there's a gap, and how big

Journey Sales Announces Sponsorship of 2015 LIMRA Annual Conference in Boston

NEWS: Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for advisors and sales professionals, is pleased to announce that they will be a sponsor of the 2015 LIMRA Annual Conference, to be held October 25-27, 2015 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, Mass.

Are You Covered for Compounded Medications During Open Enrollment 2016?

NEWS: According to Harbor Compounding Pharmacy, many insurance plans are dropping coverage of compounded medications -- but some insurance plans still do cover for these custom formulations. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy provides resources and referrals to patients to find insurance coverage for their compounded medications during open enrollment 2016.

Arkansas Mutual earns A rating from AM Best – affiliation with Constellation mutual holding company part of the picture

NEWS: Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical professional liability insurer, has gained an 'A' rating from AM Best. AM Best is an issuer of financial strength ratings for insurers, reinsurers, captives and other risk-bearing entities.

When used with discretion, social media offers fruitful ways for consumers and LTC agents to connect says ACSIA Partners

NEWS: Long-term care (LTC) insurance agents often resist reaching out to friends who could use their help. And seekers of LTC insurance information also resist reaching out to friends who may be in the business. But there's much to gain from overcoming this reluctance, according to ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency.

Excellus-Lifetime Healthcare Data Breach being investigated by Weitz and Luxenberg

NEWS: Personal injury and class action law firm Weitz and Luxenberg in NYC today announced it has begun investigating cases arising from the recently discovered hacking of 10.5 million Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield customers' confidential records.