A.M. Best
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Subscription rating service for insurance institutions financial strength |
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHCPR)
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Government web site dedicated to consumer information, research and funding for LTC projects and other health-related subjects |
American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
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Membership organization representing mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and home and community-based service organizations |
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
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Non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations providing statistics on quality of care in NH & ALF facilities |
American Society on Aging (ASA)
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Membership web site for professionals in the aging field providing a diversity of multicultural resources |
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
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Resources & checklists for Assisted Living programs nationwide |
California Department of Insurance LTC RATE & HISTORY GUIDE
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Guide to LTC insurance companies which have had rate increases on existing policy owners |
Eldercare Locator
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Public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging providing information sources for senior services |
ElderWeb
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Comprehensive web site on all aspects of elder issues, i.e., care provider licensing, care facilities, financial, insurance, legal, etc. |
Families and Work Institute
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National Study of the Changing Workforce (issued at 5-year intervals) |
Fitch Rating Service
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Rating service for insurance institutions financial strength |
Maryland Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program
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Consumer's guide providing an in-depth description of Maryland's LTC Partnership Program |
Mature Market Institute
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MetLife’s information and policy resource center on issues related to aging, long-term care, retirement, and the 50+ marketplace. The Institute, staffed by gerontologists, provides research, training and education, consultation and information to support MetLife, its corporate customers and business partners. |
Medicaid
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Guide to state specific health insurance programs |
Medicare
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Information specific to the federal program as well as additional information on LTC planning tools and financing options |
Moody’s
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Rating service for insurance institutions financial strength |
National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information
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Own Your Future – Long Term Care Awareness Campaign. Government web site for LTC consumer education |
Standard and Poors
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Rating service for insurance institutions financial strength |
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
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Web site dedicated to federal employees LTC insurance program, providing an overview of LTC and planning tools |
U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA)
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Government web site with information about the agency, its mission, organization and budget. |
