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Supporting the Sandwich Generation in Today’s Workforce: Why Employers and Benefits Brokers Should Be Paying Attention

Supporting the Sandwich Generation in Today’s Workforce: Why Employers and Benefits Brokers Should Be Paying Attention

by Michael Riska | Mar 10, 2026 | Long-Term Care, LTC-Life Hybrid Insurance

Today’s workforce is balancing more responsibilities than ever before. For many employees, the challenge isn’t just managing a career while raising children. It’s also helping care for aging parents. This growing group, often referred to as the sandwich generation, is...
When Standalone LTC Changes: What Brokers and Employers Should Know

When Standalone LTC Changes: What Brokers and Employers Should Know

by Michael Riska | Feb 8, 2026 | Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance is evolving, reshaping how employers and brokers think about long-term protection. As insurance carriers adjust standalone LTC availability, many organizations are left with open questions. What options remain? How do these changes...
What Employers Are Asking for in 2026 and How Brokers Can Prepare Now

What Employers Are Asking for in 2026 and How Brokers Can Prepare Now

by Michael Riska | Jan 14, 2026 | LTC-Life Hybrid Insurance

2026 is here, and employers are approaching benefits decisions with a very different mindset. They’re no longer asking what benefits to offer just to stay competitive. Instead, they’re asking more profound, more practical questions: Will employees actually understand...
Why Employees Want Better Benefits Guidance—And Why Life with LTC Is the Solution

Why Employees Want Better Benefits Guidance—And Why Life with LTC Is the Solution

by Michael Riska | Dec 16, 2025 | LTC-Life Hybrid Insurance

If you’ve ever tried walking employees through their benefits options during a busy enrollment season, you already know the truth: most people genuinely want to make wise decisions—they just don’t feel confident doing it. They’re overwhelmed by terminology, unsure of...
November Is Long-Term Care Awareness Month: Why Life Insurance with LTC Benefits Is the Future of Workplace Planning

November Is Long-Term Care Awareness Month: Why Life Insurance with LTC Benefits Is the Future of Workplace Planning

by Michael Riska | Nov 11, 2025 | LTC-Life Hybrid Insurance

Every November, Long-Term Care Awareness Month serves as a reminder of something we tend to avoid thinking about: what happens when we or a loved one needs extended care? Whether it’s due to aging, illness, or an unexpected injury, long-term care (LTC) is something 7...
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  • Supporting the Sandwich Generation in Today’s Workforce: Why Employers and Benefits Brokers Should Be Paying Attention
  • When Standalone LTC Changes: What Brokers and Employers Should Know
  • What Employers Are Asking for in 2026 and How Brokers Can Prepare Now
  • Why Employees Want Better Benefits Guidance—And Why Life with LTC Is the Solution
  • November Is Long-Term Care Awareness Month: Why Life Insurance with LTC Benefits Is the Future of Workplace Planning

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