Long Term Care insurance is designed to protect your assets by
providing a daily benefit for care that you may require when you can no
longer take care of yourself.
As independent agents, we work with the leading
insurance companies so that we may suggest a company and product
which will be most appropriate for you!
Q:
Who should consider Long Term Care Insurance?
A: If you are
age 45 or above, and are interested in protecting your net worth,
you should determine whether this type of coverage is important to
you. Or, if you are wondering how you will finance the care you or a
spouse may require you may wish to explore this important option.
You do need to be in fairly good health for this type of coverage
which does observe underwriting guidelines dependent upon your
health.
Q:
When should you consider Long Term Care Insurance?
A: Long Term Care insurance should
be considered when you are planning for your future. Other key times
to consider it include when you are nearing retirement, once you are
in or beyond your forties, and certainly while you are still
healthy!
Q:
What will it cost?
A: Premiums
are based on your age at the time the application is taken, and are
dependent upon the combination of benefits which will best meet your
needs. If you are considering long term care insurance, it is highly
recommended that you meet with a qualified agent who specializes in
this type of coverage. Policies can be, and should be, designed
for the specific needs of each individual.
Interesting Statistics
Medicare pays for approximately 2% of all nursing home stays
-meaning 98% are
not covered. The average cost of a nursing home
stay in NJ is about $109,000 a year.
1 in 220 homes will catch fire
in any given year; 1 in 8 cars will be in an accident in any given
year; 1 in 2 people reaching the age of 65 will require long term
care.
Related Reading:
You may request a free copy of A Shopper’s Guide to
Long-Term Care Insurance by calling or writing:
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners
120 W. 12th Street
Suite 1100
Kansas City MO 64105-1925
842-3600
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