As we grow older, most of us are going to need help with activities of daily living. Long term care insurance is a product that is designed to help with this.  It’s also a product that’s in the news for positive as well as negative reasons.  We dedicated this episode to exploring what LTC insurance is, whether it’s a good fit for you, and some other items you should consider before obtaining a LTC insurance policy.

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Show Notes

[01:42] Background – What long-term care insurance is, what it covers, and how long-term care insurance policies evolved over the years.

[09:24] Statistics – Grant reviews statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services about the percentage of people who are going to need long-term care assistance in their life.

[12:27] Deciding Whether You Need It – Why you should consider your financial status when you’re thinking about obtaining a LTC insurance policy.

[15:15] State Facilities – Things you should keep in mind if you’re considering a state facility for long-term care.

[19:09] When to Obtain Long-Term Care Insurance – Grant shares his take on the ideal age for obtaining a LTC insurance policy and the reasons behind it.

[22:27] Pricing Issues – Grant explains how the way LTC insurance pricing was structured in the early years and how it affected the premiums over the next couple of decades.

[27:52] Drawbacks – Grant explains how the premiums may further increase in the future and some alternate options you can use to make the situation better.

[31:30] Practicality of Long-Term Care – Important things to keep in mind if you’re planning to take care of your loved ones yourself.

 

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