Last week, I talked about cash and reimbursement policies. A few people took exception to a couple of the points that I made which prompted this week’s FWF. Pertaining to cash benefits, the point that I am attempting to make is that there is an extra level of responsibility that comes with access to the... Continue Reading →
The Burr Under My Saddle
There are fundamentally two ways for clients to receive benefits from a long term care insurance policy – as cash (indemnity) or via reimbursement. Which is better? Well, that depends upon which company you are listening to. Carriers who only offer cash tout it as the ultimate in control and flexibility. “You don’t need to... Continue Reading →
Consider the Cost
Most carriers offer some version of the cost-of-care guide or online tool. I get it. But, why are so many people still sharing the Genworth survey? They haven't sold a policy in years and are rebranding in an effort to re-enter the market that they had to abandon in order to survive. With so many... Continue Reading →
My Saturday Visit
This week, I am going to be brief. I hung out with a friend this week and got to spend time with her 85 year old father. I got to pay him a visit the assisted living facility where he “hangs his hat” in Farmington, CT. There were a few things that jumped out at... Continue Reading →
Fridays with Fisher 
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