Ordinary health insurance doesn’t cover long term care.
People are living longer, which is good news, but it also means there is a risk of serious long-lasting health problems. This could literally take all your life's savings. Unfortunately, ordinary health insurance policies and Medicare usually do not pay for long-term care expenses. Medicaid, a federal/state health insurance program; will only pay for long-term care if you have spent most of your savings or other assets. Long term care is the answer to protect your assets.
Long-term care insurance can be used to cover these costs:
- Help in your home with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating and cleaning.
- Community programs, such as adult day care.
- Assisted living services that are provided in a special residential setting other than your own home.
These services may include meals, health monitoring, and help with daily activities.
- Visiting nurses.
- Care in a nursing home.
When is the right time to buy a policy?
Most people don't think about long-term care. They wait until they’re into their 70s and 80s and their health may already be failing. Then you may be a high risk for an insurer to cover you; or the premiums could be astronomical in order to get coverage. Some insurers may have restrictions on age and health status.
The best time to buy long-term care insurance may be middle-age. The premiums will most likely be lower and you have a higher likelihood of being eligible.
Call KIS Financial Kaplan Insurance Services today for a quote on long term care insurance; 240.603.6406. |