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| National Median | ||||
| Long-Term Care | 2021 | 2036(+15 Years) | 2021 | 2036(+15 Years) |
| Homemaker Services | $4,248 | $6,817 | $5,259 | $8,440 |
| Home Health Aide | $4,450 | $7,141 | $5,462 | $8,764 |
| Adult Day Care | $1,655 | $2,656 | $2,420 | $3,883 |
| Assisted Living Facility | $4,244 | $6,810 | $6,684 | $10,725 |
| Semi-Private Room | $7,895 | $12,669 | $31,075 | $49,866 |
| Private Room | $8,874 | $14,240 | $29,252 | $46,941 |
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The Ultimate Long-Term Care Guide is used to fill in the blanks on the valuable information you need to know about long-term care and what to look for in buying Long-Term Care Insurance.
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Federal law provides important tax benefits for qualified Long-Term Care Insurance. This includes individuals as well as small and large businesses (S-Corporations, C- Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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While policies typically share core benefits, they are not all the same. Most insurance agents and financial advisors know very little about designing a policy because the industry and the product features evolve rapidly.
Generally, no. Tax-qualified Long-Term Care Insurance benefits come to you tax-free. Insurance companies that pay long-term care insurance benefits are required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide claimants with a 1099 LTC.
No, most of the time long-term care insurance is very affordable. However, it can be more expensive if you are older or have major health issues.