Just for the kick of it, I asked ChatGPT to “WRITE AN ARTICLE ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING” and this is what it spilled out. Long-Term Care Planning: Why It’s Essential for Your Future When most people think about their future, they envision retirement, travel, and spending time with family. However, there’s another important aspect that... Continue Reading →
LTC Awareness Month – The Gateway
We are a couple weeks into long-term care awareness month which means that the holiday season is right around the corner. Why do I mention the holidays in a conversation about long-term care? It’s because the holidays are when families come together. Children who do not see their parents on a regular basis are often... Continue Reading →
It’s time to start
According to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, over half of Americans turning 65 today will develop disabilities significant enough to require long-term support and services. This differs from the oft quoted and heavily criticized statistic of 70% of people age 65 will need some form of long-term support and service... Continue Reading →
Plan & Tell
In the long-term care insurance segment, there has been a bunch of noise (might I say criticism) about how one will receive payment for care (either a cash benefit or as a reimbursement benefit). Let’s be serious about this … when you need a source of money for care, does it really matter if it... Continue Reading →
OneAmerica Sponsors PBS’s Caregiving
OneAmerica Financial believes that at the heart of insurance distribution lies a powerful truth: every policy delivered, every financial strategy crafted, and every family protected reflects a deep commitment to caregiving — not only in the traditional sense, but in how you care for your clients’ futures. That commitment is why OneAmerica is proud to... Continue Reading →
Thoughts From Vegas
Last weekend, I took a little trip to Las Vegas to see Kenny Chesney perform at The Sphere. If you have the chance to see any show at The Sphere – DO IT!!!!! It is amazing. Anyway, I had some time to reflect between the time I landed and the show. And, since I could... Continue Reading →
The Fed says …
Last week, I shared my opinion that we need to stop battling over which product design is best along with which claims payment methodology is superior. You know the stuff that we battle over inside the product ring. I also stated that we need to put our focus on planning. I’ve put some thought into... Continue Reading →
Lifetime Matters
making sure that you have a plan for a long duration care situation is important!
Averages & LTC Planning
A short time ago, on LTC Coffee Break, I spoke with Jen Wagoner about state-sponsored long term care programs like the Washington state CARES Fund. https://youtu.be/nbPHQvZ_mNM LTC Coffee Break Espresso Shot 11/29/2022 If you did not catch our conversation, take a few minutes to check it out. For additional LTC Coffee Break episodes, you should... Continue Reading →
Memory Care &OneAmerica
In last week’s Fridays’ with Feature, I requested your support for the Alzheimer’s Association and their Walk to End Alzheimers. As you are likely aware, the impact of Alzheimer’s and other memory issues is significant and one of the most quickly growing causes for requiring extended healthcare. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the average duration... Continue Reading →
Walk to End Alzheimers
Every year, the Alzheimer's Association invites people to participate in their "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in over 600 communities across the country. My colleagues and I at OneAmerica will be participating. There are two ways that you can help. You can either ... join in a "Walk to End Alzheimer's" near you - you will... Continue Reading →
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Every year, more than 600 communities across the United States participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This is event is the world's largest fundraiser according to the Alzheimer's Association. Proceeds from this event go to fund research, care programs, and more. This year's walk is planned as an in-person event and will take place... Continue Reading →
Fridays with Fisher 
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