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Some Facts about Long-Term Care Insurance

When is the best time to get health insurance? (before you need it) When is the best time to get long-term care insurance? (before you need it)

You would have to save $3,500 per year for 40 years to equal a 2 year long-term care insurance plan benefits.

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:

  • 98% - It makes me feel more secure about my future.

  • 97% - It makes me feel that I have planned well for the future.

  • 79% - It makes my children feel good about my retirement planning.

  • 96% - It makes my spouse feel more secure about our future.

Long-Term Care Insurance helps:

  • Maintain independence

  • Control quality of care

  • Peace of mind for the future

  • Protect and preserve assets

Risks of waiting to purchase long-term care insurance

  • Health – it can change unexpectedly

  • Age – premium is age related

  • Inflation – larger benefit purchase required

 

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