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Long-Term Care Insurance: How to Tell Which Policy Is Right for You

7/20/2018

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​Thinking about purchasing long-term care insurance? That could be a wise decision. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that today’s 65-year-olds have a 70 percent chance of needing long-term care at some point.1
 
Long-term care is ongoing assistance with basic, day-to-day living activities such as bathing, eating, mobility and more. It’s usually provided in an assisted living facility, but it can also be provided in the home, either by family members or by in-home health aides.
 
Regardless of where the care is provided, it’s usually a costly service. Long-term care often costs thousands of dollars per month, and care is often needed for years. It’s easy to see how it can be a long-term drain on your savings.
 
Long-term care insurance is a popular and effective funding strategy. You pay premiums to an insurer, and the policy then provides coverage for some or all of your long-term care costs. However, policies can vary widely in terms of cost and benefits. You may find the choices overwhelming.

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