“Long-Term Care Insurance: How to Choose It”

As this article in Barron’s indicates, there are only three ways to pay for long-term care (sometimes called “custodial care”): out-of-pocket, Medicaid, or via long-term care insurance. This article provides an overview of LTC insurance — who’s in the “sweet spot (those in their late 50s) and how policies vary (maximum monetary benefit, maximum life of a policy, elimination period, and inflation adjustments).

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www.barrons.com/articles/long-term-care-insurance-how-to-choose-it-1428722896

Barron’s: Long-Term Care Insurance: How to Choose It
It’s not easy finding a comprehensive and affordable plan. Some guidelines will make the quest less difficult.
by Nancy F. Smith
April 11, 2015

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