80% of care is out of the nursing home.
20% over 50 at risk of needing long-term care
within the next 12 months.
40% of 13 million Americans currently
receiving long-term care are between 18 and 64.
Over 50% of US
population will require some type of long-term care during
their lives.
At 65, there is a 72% chance of formal home
health care at some point in life.
One year in a nursing home averages $65,000.
Psychological benefits of owning long-term
care insurance:
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98% - It makes me feel more secure about
my future.
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97% - It makes me feel that I have planned
well for the future.
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79% - It makes my children feel good about
my retirement planning.
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96% - It makes my spouse feel more secure
about our future.
Long-Term Care Insurance helps:
Risks of waiting to purchase long-term care
insurance
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Health
– it can change unexpectedly
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Age –
premium is age related
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Inflation
– larger benefit purchase required