Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) knows the importance of the insurance and financial services industry and the role of agents and advisors in the wellbeing of Main Street Americans. He gained much of this understanding in his pre-political career as an insurance professional and NAIFA member.
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Sen. Scott Touts Care Planning and LTC Insurance in Committee Hearing
By NAIFA on 3/25/22 2:36 PM
Topics: Long Term Care Limited & Extended Care Planning Center Federal Advocacy
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New Laws In Washington Alter and Delay State-Run LTCI Program
By NAIFA on 1/31/22 5:25 PM
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on January 27 signed two bills passed by the Legislature that delay and make some improvements to the Washington Cares Fund, a state-run long-term care insurance program.
Topics: Long Term Care Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy
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NAIFA-WA Urges State to Delay and Reassess State Long-Term Care Program
By NAIFA on 1/14/22 11:12 AM
NAIFA’s Washington state chapter strongly supports proposed legislation, HB 1732, that would delay the implementation of the Washington Cares long-term care insurance program. NAIFA-WA President Chris Wertenberger, loyal NAIFA member since 2002, asked legislators to fast-track the bill during a hearing before the Washington House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on January 11.
Topics: Long Term Care Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy
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Toomey Re-Introduces Measure to Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable
By NAIFA Government Relations Team on 7/22/21 5:38 PM
For well over a century, NAIFA members have helped individuals, families, and businesses:
Topics: Long Term Care
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NAIFA’s Maeghan Gale Speaks to LTCI Partners on Recent Trends in LTC Legislation
By LECP Center on 6/4/21 5:44 PM
NAIFA’s Policy Director Maeghan Gale joined LTCI Partners Managing Director, Tom Riekse, and Director Steve Cain for a panel discussion about recent Long Term Care Insurance legislation. For many years, Long-Term Care Insurance took a backseat as it relates to legislative action on the state and federal level. However, 2021 has brought a wave of activity as lawmakers consider the best way to support their growing aging populations.
Topics: Advocacy Long Term Care Aging in Place Legislative & Regulatory
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NAIFA-WA Urges LTC Bill Changes to Protect Employees With Private Coverage
By NAIFA on 2/12/21 2:45 PM
NAIFA-WA is urging changes to a long-term services bill, HB 1323, to protect employees who have purchased long-term care coverage.
Topics: Long Term Care Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy
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NAIFA Supports Replacement of Indiana LTC Insurance Program
By NAIFA on 2/4/21 11:50 AM
NAIFA is encouraging the efforts of Indiana state Sen. Greg Walker and Rep. Martin Carbaugh to replace the Indiana Long Term Care Insurance Program, also known as the RWJ Partnership, with legislation (HB 1405 and SB 261) to create a Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) Partnership.
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy
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NAIFA Supports Maryland Bill to Boost LTC Education
By NAIFA on 2/1/21 4:24 PM
NAIFA supports Maryland state legislation that would provide consumers in the state with easier access to resources and educational materials on long-term care (LTC) planning. A NAIFA-Maryland member served on the Task Force on LTC Education and Planning that made recommendations that helped shape the bill, HB 599, Public Health – Long Term Care Planning.
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy Limited & Extended Care Planning Center
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NAIFA-ND Activates Grassroots to Counter LTC Proposal
By Julie Harrison on 1/26/21 5:33 PM
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose a three-year ban on the sale of long-term care insurance policies. The bill, SB 2253, has four sponsors seeking to use the three-year moratorium to study the market and premium increases.
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy
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Federal LTC Task Force Includes NAIFA Recommendations in Report
By NAIFA on 8/11/20 12:02 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department has released a report from the Federal Interagency Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance recommending government actions to foster innovation in long-term care (LTC) product design, improve the efficiency and relevance of LTC product regulation and promote financial literacy on LTC matters.