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Why Long Term Care Insurance Is Important

Long-term care insurance is designed to cover the costs of long-term care, which can be expensive and often not covered by traditional health insurance. As people age, the likelihood of needing long-term care increases. This can be due to chronic illness, disability, or the natural process of aging. For those who do need long-term care, …

Self Insure for Long Term Care: The Ultimate Guide

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Last updated on February 16th, 2021 at 04:36 pm Most Americans turning 65 will need long-term care at some point. That’s according to the Administration for Community Living at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Long term care entails a variety of support services that help you meet personal care needs should you …

Long Term Care vs Long Term Disability Insurance

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Last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 03:45 pm Missed time at work due to injury or illness, coupled with the cost of care itself, causes at least two-thirds of all bankruptcy filings in the United States. Worse still is the fact that millions of American households have not taken measures to protect against this …

Tax Advantages of Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance

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Last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 03:49 pm This primer assumes you have a basic understanding of how Hybrid Long-Term Care insurance plans work.  If you’re just starting out and want something more basic, start here. If you’re looking to better understand the tax implications of these policies, read on! Summary: IRS treats Hybrid …

Lincoln MoneyGuard III Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance

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Last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 04:02 pm Lincoln Financial launched the next generation of their Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance product called Lincoln MoneyGuard III, launched in late 2019 and updated with new rates in June 2020. Lincoln MoneyGuard III Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance product will pay a monthly benefit for home …

The Two Main Benefits To a Hybrid Plan

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Last updated on January 27th, 2021 at 05:32 am By now you may have heard of a new alternative to your traditional long-term care insurance plan known as a Hybrid policy. A Hybrid policy offers two main benefits to you. Long-term care benefits: In the case that you actually do require long-term care, you may utilize …

How do I Choose the Right Plan?

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Last updated on January 27th, 2021 at 05:37 am Choosing the best type of long term insurance plan for you can be a tall task. It is recommended you conduct thorough research and obtain quotes for several different types of policies. Familiarize yourself with the costs, benefits, and disadvantages of each. In order to make …

Hybrid Policies Gaining Popularity

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Last updated on January 27th, 2021 at 05:46 am Long-term-care insurance has become increasingly popular as more and more individuals wish to plan for their extended lives. Another type of insurance that is growing in popularity seems to be Hybrid policies as they are also being used as an estate-planning-tool. In fact, recent studies found …

What Happens If I Never Actually Need Care?

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Last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 02:04 pm Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance policies offer the best of both worlds as they combine traditional Long Term Care Insurance with Whole Life insurance. In the case that you require care, the policy works just as a traditional plan would, paying for your choice of either home …