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Partnership Program: Discover if your state participates in the Long-Term Care Partnership Program
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Long-Term Care Guides

LTC News offers extensive guides that provide the most comprehensive and up to date information available.

The Ultimate Long-Term Care Guide

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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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Long-Term Care Tax Benefits Guide

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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

Real questions answered. We have compiled a list of the top questions that people have about long-term care.

Are All Long-Term Care Insurance Policies the Same?

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.
Are Benefits From a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Taxable?

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.
Are Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Expensive?

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.

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