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Predictors of Readines to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance among Seminar Participants.

Authors :
Christopherson, David L.
Bristow, Dennis N.
Source :
Journal of Financial Service Professionals; Jan2002, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p57-68, 12p, 3 Charts, 9 Graphs
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Determines the predictors of readiness to buy long-term care insurance (LTC) among participants in LTC educational seminars in the United States. Consumer denial; Misperceptions about state governments' spending requirements under Medicaid; Misinformation about Medicare; Consumer ignorance; Lack of stronger tax incentives to purchase LTC coverage; Implications for financial services practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15371816
Volume :
56
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Financial Service Professionals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6016827