Federal
Government Long Term Care Insurance Program
Most health insurance programs, including the FEHB Program, TRICARE, and
TRICARE for Life, provide little or no coverage for long term care. This
is why the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sponsors a long term
care insurance program for members of the Federal Family.
American
Association for LTCI
Founded in 1998, the Association is the nation's leading independent, organization
serving those who offer long-term care insurance and other planning solutions.
Our members constitute the nation's most knowledgeable and committed professionals
along with leading LTC providers.
AARP-Discussion
on LTC
AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive
social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and
service. AARP also provides a wide range of unique benefits, special
products, and services for our members.
The
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
This national non-profit organization represents 5,000 not-for-profit nursing
homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living residences
and senior housing facilities and community service organizations for the
elderly.
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
A federation of 50 state health organizations, together representing
nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility,
long
term care, and sub-acute care providers that care for more than one million
elderly and disabled individuals nationally
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
This national association represents nearly 1,300 member companies providing
health insurance coverage to more than 200 million Americans. AHIP member
companies offer medical expense insurance, long-term care insurance,
disability income insurance, dental insurance, supplemental insurance,
stop-loss insurance
and reinsurance to consumers, employers, and public purchasers.
Family Care
giving 101
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and the National
Alliance for Care giving (NAC) joined together to create
familycaregiving101.org as part of a national effort to provide resources
to caregivers. The
web site is designed to provide caregivers with the basic tools,
skills and information
they need to protect their own physical and mental health while
they provide high quality care for their loved one(s). The campaign officially
launched
in September 2004.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
The NAIC is the organization of insurance regulators for the 50 states.
The state regulators' primary responsibility is to protect the interests
of insurance consumers.
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
This web site was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services to provide information and resources to help plan for future
long term care needs. The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care
Information is primarily intended as an information and planning resource
for individuals
who don't yet require long term care, but it includes information on
services
and financing options that can be helpful to all individuals.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
An association of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting
the well-being and continuing contributions of older persons through
leadership, service, education and advocacy.