Important Letter Regarding Your Long Term Care
We wanted to update you on the current status of your National Peace Officers and FireFighters Benefit Association (NPFBA) long-term care (LTC) plan (Plan). There have been recent concerns over other LTC plans operating in California. NPFBA does not anticipate...
Why You Should Have Long Term Care
As the cost of care continues to rise, Long Term Care (LTC) coverage becomes an increasingly important component of every American’s safety net. Traditional health insurance does not cover most LTC services. State and Federal programs only cover people with low...
6 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
Do you remember when you were a kid and you wanted to buy something? You would ask one of your parents or grandparents and sure enough they would usually buy it for you. Ultimately, this free pocket of money stopped as you grew older and you were told to do household...
4 Steps to Planning Your Financial Security in Retirement
As law enforcement officers and firefighters, we traditionally think about serving others in our official capacity. Where we sometimes fall short is in our personal financial security and planning for our retirement. We work hard, play hard, and enjoy raising our...
Scientists Can Now Transform Stress Into Electricity? Yep, & Here’s What You Need To Know
Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have developed a thin rubber-like film that generates electricity if stretched and compressed. This might be the best Swiss invention since the zipper... or velcro, the vegetable...
7 Surprising Health Issues That Require Long Term Care
Nearly two-thirds of Americans over the Age of 65 will require Long Term Care (1). The average person has a one in 3 risk of spending almost 3 years in a nursing home, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. What are the most common issues that require Long...
23 Epic Dad Jokes Your Adult Kids Will Love to Hate
They say laughter is the best medicine. Research from Dr. Lee S. Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan started researching the health benefits of laughter, starting way back in the 80's. They found that Laughter: Reduces stress almost immediately Raises good chloresterol Activates...
Governor Newsom Signs SB 1192 Into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1192 into law on September 30, 2020. The NPFBA Trustees were involved with legislators on its creation and we are pleased to report that we are in compliance with the new standards of 11400 of the California Insurance Code. For a full...
Living Well: Tim Anderson’s Fight With ALS & How LTC Helps With His Daily Battle
In 1999, Tim Anderson saw the value of long term care coverage and joined NPFBA. Tim served as an officer in the Marines where he completed over 120 parachute jumps. Tim retired from both Los Angeles City Police and Glendale Police after serving in many capacities....
NEWS UPDATE – NPFBA Will Continue to Provide Service Throughout The Coronavirus Crisis
Making sure each member gets their benefits is our priority. As many businesses are affected by the Coronavirus, the Plan Administrator’s office remains open. An essential business, our administrators continue to work hard to provide services to our members. If you...