The Conference of Mayors recently held several regional meetings in Boca Raton, Atlanta, and Norfolk with city benefits, personnel and risk managers to discuss long-term care and The United States Conference of Mayors Program. Those who attended acknowledged the need for municipal employees to prepare for possible future medical costs. The program participants also discussed various ways cities can begin to offer long-term care benefits to their employees. Designed with cities in mind, it offers both group rates for city employees, retirees and extended family members and comprehensive, flexible coverage for participants special needs.
Enrollment is voluntary, and there is no minimum participation requirement.
Statistics show the average long-term care nursing home resident reaches this point after eleven months of care. MedAmerica Insurance Company, which is dedicated exclusively to long-term care, is the insurance carrier for the Conference s program. A.M. Best based on its financial strength and solid ability to meet the obligations of policyholders. Both companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to the long-term care business. The Conference s Long-Term Care Program offers an attractive option cities can offer to retain their municipal employees while enhancing the ability of those individuals to remain financially independent.