Ashley,
Good news. Your long-term care (LTC) insurance quotes are ready. We can discuss these on our upcoming call. ๐๐ป
๐ First-look quotes
Here are quotes for three policies with increasing monthly costs. Each includes 3% annual benefit growth to keep pace with rising LTC costs. Coverage can start at any point in your lifetime. More than half of us will need care and if that time comes, your benefits will last for a set number of years. All policies cover home care, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and more.
๐ง My notes
Think of these quotes as a starting point we can adjust and refine together.
Based on your feedback of 'Yes' to longer coverage for memory-care and 'Unsure' to a refund, Iโve shown the following options.
- Base: A simple, no-refund option with a short benefit length and lifetime payments. Itโs your most budget-friendly policy included for comparison.
- Plus: Offers a longer benefit length, includes a refund of your premiums to your family if you never need care, and is paid off over 10 years.
- Cadillac: I consider this the gold-standard in coverage because it offers lifetime benefits plus a refund, ensuring protection even for extended needs like Alzheimerโs.
๐ Graph of benefits
This graph shows your projected benefits when you turn 80, though your benefits can begin whenever care is needed. On average, men need care for 2.2 years and women for 3.7 years, but Alzheimerโs and other memory care can extend beyond 8 years. For more detail, click any line.
Long-term care costs
Assisted-living in Massachusetts is projected to cost $258,000/year when you turn 80 (assuming 4% annual growth). If you received care outside of Massachusetts, your costs could be considerably smaller.
Your policy doesn't have to cover everything. Assisted-living already includes housing and meals, and any steady income, like Social Security, can bridge the gap that your policy doesn't cover. The goal for most people is meaningful coverage, not paying every dollar.
โฌ๏ธ โฌ๏ธ If youโd like higher or lower benefits, we can adjust your premium, benefit length, or payment schedule. Just let me know your goals.
๐๐ป Next steps
Once you've reviewed your options, just reply to my email with the one that feels closestโ"Base", "Plus", or "Cadillac"โand any comments you'd like to add. Iโll then fine-tune your quotes with more specifics to match your budget, with zero commitment.
๐บ Still learning?
Watch this short "unboring" video on the 8 key features of LTC insurance from our popular blog. That's me in the video.
Thanks,
Jesse
Jesse Vickey at Long Term What?
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