{"id":500,"date":"2024-02-29T11:03:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/cltc\/?p=500"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:47:11","slug":"cltc-expert-featured-in-cbs-news-discussing-long-term-care-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/cltc\/cltc-expert-featured-in-cbs-news-discussing-long-term-care-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"CLTC Expert Featured in CBS News Discussing Long-Term Care Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Durham, NC] \u2013 [Feb. 29, 2024] \u2013 Following a successful January webinar that addressed common myths about the long-term care insurance industry, the Certification for Long-Term Care (CLTC\u00ae) is pleased to announce that <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ltc-cltc.com\/page\/bill-comfort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill Comfort, CLTC\u00ae<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CSA, Director of Training and CLTC Master Class instructor since 2001, was recently featured in a CBS News article exploring the evolving role of long-term care insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CBS News article, titled &#8220;<\/span><b><i>Does Long-Term Care Insurance Still Make Sense If You Live With Your Children?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; delves into the complexities of navigating long-term care options, particularly for individuals who anticipate residing with family members. Bill, a seasoned expert in the field, offers valuable insights and clarifies common misconceptions surrounding long-term care insurance in today&#8217;s landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/does-long-term-care-insurance-still-make-sense-if-you-live-with-your-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBS News article<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explores the following key points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of long-term care insurance even for individuals living with family members: The article highlights that while family support is invaluable, long-term care needs can be unpredictable and demanding, potentially placing a significant burden on loved ones. Long-term care insurance can provide financial protection and ensure access to professional care services, allowing family members to supervise care, rather than provide it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding long-term care insurance coverage: The article outlines the various services typically covered by long-term care insurance policies, including adult daycare, home modifications to accommodate changing needs, and meal planning and preparation assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We are thrilled to see CLTC\u00ae professionals like Bill actively contribute to important conversations surrounding long-term care planning,&#8221; says CLTC\u00ae Executive Director Amber Pate. &#8220;Bill&#8217;s expertise and ability to provide clear, concise information in the CBS News article will undoubtedly empower individuals and families to make informed decisions regarding their care needs.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celeste Cobb, CLTC&#8217;s Director of Education, adds: &#8220;In our January webinar, <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ltc-cltc.com\/cltc\/webinar\"><b><i>Truth or Fiction? Industry Experts Respond to the NY Times Series, \u201cDying Broke\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a panel of leading industry actuaries addressed concerning claims made in a recent New York Times series about long-term care planning. The webinar aimed to clarify misconceptions and empower participants with factual information to confidently navigate long-term care planning decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobb adds, \u201cWe are committed to providing accurate and unbiased information, and Bill&#8217;s contribution to the CBS News article further exemplifies this commitment.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About the Certification for Long-Term Care (CLTC\u00ae)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CLTC\u00ae is a recognized professional designation for individuals demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the field of long-term care. 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