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                  Facts That Help Protect
                  Your Assets
                  & Quality of Life
                  LTC Financial Partners, LLC
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    LTCFP-DFL12
About LTC Financial Partners, LLC

    Long-term care is a very complex issue. Fortunately, each LTC
    Financial Partners agent is a neighbor, a member of your local
    community and a specialist who has experience helping people
    evaluate their unique situation and consulting with them on
    possible solutions for long-term care insurance planning. Each
    agent has developed successful and productive plans for people
    who want to help protect their assets and still be assured of
    receiving quality care.

    Of the top 100 licensed agents who specialize in long-term care across
    the United States, many are partners at LTC Financial Partners, LLC.
    Only agents who are highly trained are invited to become partners
    in LTC Financial Partners. Each is an owner who is committed to
    understanding a client’s unique needs and goals.

    Our Resources

    Our company represents a wide range of insurance carriers
    selling long-term care insurance. Each producer earns the same
    commission, which allows objectivity in selecting the company that
    meets each client’s special needs.

    All material contained in this book is offered for informational
    purposes only.

    This is not an offer to sell long-term care insurance. The information
    should not be construed as pertinent to your situation or as tax
    advice. You are encouraged to speak with a long-term care expert
    for advice and consult your own tax advisor regarding your
    particular circumstances.


    http://www.ltcfp.com
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Table of Contents


 Section I                                                                                      I
 What is long-term care?..................................... 1

 Section II
 5 things you should know before considering
 long-term care insurance.................................... 6                                II
 Section III
 Additional insider tips to help maximize
 the value you get from coverage...................... 11
                                                                                               III
 Section IV
 The single biggest mistake you can make......... 20

 Section V
 How much does it cost?................................... 22                                  IV
 Appendix A
 Tax advantages to businesses........................... 25

 Appendix B                                                                                    V
 Is it possible to prevent or delay
 the need for long-term care?............................. 28

 Appendix C
 Healthcare Reform Update............................... 31                                    A
 Resources......................................................... 35


        “There are four kinds of people in the world:                                          B
          Those who have been caregivers
          Those who currently are caregivers
          Those who will be caregivers
                                                                                               C
          And those who will need caregivers.”
                                                      Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
http://www.ltcfp.com
                             Published by LTC Financial Partners, Kirkland Washington
                                           © 2012 LTC Financial Partners, LLC – 12th Edition
Before you read “Insider Tips”, it may be

    Section I                             helpful for you to learn more about long
                                          term care and financing options such as
                                          long-term care insurance below.
                                          However, if you would like to go directly
                                          to “Insider Tips” please turn to page 11.



    What is long-term care?
    Long-term care is the medical and/or social services term for helping
    people who develop disabilities or chronic care needs. For example, there
    may come a time when you or a loved one need help walking, getting
    dressed, eating or bathing. It also includes the kind of care you would need
    if you had a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease.

    Long-term care services may be brief with full recovery, or it can continue
    for years. Services may be provided in a person’s home, in the community,
    or in a residential facility (e.g., nursing home or assisted living facility).

    Will Medicare pay for long-term care?
    Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with
    certain disabilities. You must have entered the United States lawfully and
    have lived here for 5 years to be eligible for Medicare.

    Medicare generally doesn’t pay for long-term care. Medicare also doesn’t
    pay for help with activities of daily living or other care that most people
    can do themselves. Some examples of activities of daily living include
    eating, bathing, dressing and using the bathroom.

    Medicare only pays for care in a skilled nursing facility in certain situations
    and only for a defined period of time.

    For nursing home care, Medicare will pay 100% of the first 20 days (providing
    you are receiving daily skilled care). From days 21-100, you pay the first
    $133.50 per day (2009) and Medicare will pay the balance. After day 100,
    Medicare pays nothing and you are solely responsible for all costs.1

    Visit http://www.medicare.com for specific details on this insurance program.




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What is long-term care insurance?
Long-term care insurance pays for long-term care
services. Policies vary in terms of what they will cover
and insurance companies do require that applicants
qualify for the coverage through an underwriting
process.
                                                                             I

What benefits do you get from long
term care coverage? Why do people
buy it?
As you would expect, a good long-term care insurance
policy delivers broad and flexible benefits to help
provide and pay for the long-term care services you need.

There are six common reasons why people want to buy this insurance
coverage:
	 1)	 Relieve the potential burden on their loved ones
	 2)	 Help to make certain they have a choice of care.
	 3)	 Help to make certain they maintain their independence
	 4)	 Help to protect the assets they’ve worked to earn (either for the
  	 spouse or to pass on to an heir)
	 5)	 Avoid having to rely on Medicaid
	 6)	 Proactively make decisions that help protect their family and
  themselves

Having long-term care coverage could save you hundreds of thousands
of dollars, should you need care.

Do you need long-term care insurance
protection?
Maybe you do or maybe you don’t – this is, of course, a personal decision.
The best way to make an intelligent decision is to look at the facts.

   How likely are you to need long-term care?
   What would you be placing at risk if you did need long-term care?
   Can you afford the insurance?
                                                                             2
What’s the likelihood you will need long-term care?


                 69%




                                                            20%


                                                                2




    Don’t think that long-term care is just for elderly people. Young men
    and women also need long-term care for a variety of reasons including
    accidents, multiple sclerosis, strokes or other debilitating conditions.
    40% of the people receiving long-term care are working age adults
    between the ages of 18 and 64.3

    What’s the likelihood that you’ll spend time in a
    nursing home?
    More than 70 percent of nursing home residents are women; their
    average age at admission was 80.4
    When you reach age 65, you have a 40% lifetime chance of entering a
    nursing home, and a 10% risk that you will stay there at least five years.5
    The average length of stay in a nursing home (current resident) is 835 days.6

    What will you pay for nursing home care?
    The national average rate for a private
    room in a nursing home is $212 a
    day,7 or $77,380 annually. That equals
    $177,020 for the average nursing
    home stay of 2.29 years.
                                             Alaska – High Cost of a Private Room: $875 x 835 days 7
                                             Louisiana – Low Cost of a Private Room: $90 x 835 days 7




3
What if you want care at home?
How much will that cost?
             If you’re like most people who need care, you would
             prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home. For this
             reason, many people do receive care at home instead of,          I
             or prior to, a nursing home stay. Long-term care insurance
             may include coverage for at-home care. Full-
             time home health care can cost just as much
             as nursing home care. The average hourly
             rate for home care is $18 for a Homemaker/
             Companion and $20 for a Home Health Aide. 8
             It’s important to keep in mind that this is just
             part of the cost because, if you live in your
             own home, you may still have to pay to take
             care of your home. However, for most people,
             home care services are combined with care
from family members and cost considerably less than nursing
home care.8

Is LTC Insurance financially appropriate
for me?
Insurance may be the right solution, but it depends on your
circumstances. In our experience as long-term care financing
specialists, we recognize where the need may be greatest. For example:
•	If you have minimal assets, long-term care insurance is generally
  inappropriate because the premiums may deplete those assets and
  you will likely qualify for Medicaid anyway.
•	If you are independently wealthy and can pay for long-term care
  yourself, the coverage may nevertheless be very attractive because
  the relatively modest premium makes sense when compared to the
  likely high costs of the care.
•	If you have assets worth protecting, but are not independently
  wealthy, you need to get the facts about long-term care insurance and
  consider this coverage as an alternative to paying for the care yourself.




                                                                              4
To get the complete guide to long-term care insurance, visit:



   http://www.ltcfp.com
   You can also request a long term care insurance quote
   or find an agent in your state.




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Long term-care-insurance-guide

  • 1. 12th Edition Facts That Help Protect Your Assets & Quality of Life LTC Financial Partners, LLC 1 LTCFP-DFL12
  • 2. About LTC Financial Partners, LLC Long-term care is a very complex issue. Fortunately, each LTC Financial Partners agent is a neighbor, a member of your local community and a specialist who has experience helping people evaluate their unique situation and consulting with them on possible solutions for long-term care insurance planning. Each agent has developed successful and productive plans for people who want to help protect their assets and still be assured of receiving quality care. Of the top 100 licensed agents who specialize in long-term care across the United States, many are partners at LTC Financial Partners, LLC. Only agents who are highly trained are invited to become partners in LTC Financial Partners. Each is an owner who is committed to understanding a client’s unique needs and goals. Our Resources Our company represents a wide range of insurance carriers selling long-term care insurance. Each producer earns the same commission, which allows objectivity in selecting the company that meets each client’s special needs. All material contained in this book is offered for informational purposes only. This is not an offer to sell long-term care insurance. The information should not be construed as pertinent to your situation or as tax advice. You are encouraged to speak with a long-term care expert for advice and consult your own tax advisor regarding your particular circumstances. http://www.ltcfp.com 1
  • 3. Table of Contents Section I I What is long-term care?..................................... 1 Section II 5 things you should know before considering long-term care insurance.................................... 6 II Section III Additional insider tips to help maximize the value you get from coverage...................... 11 III Section IV The single biggest mistake you can make......... 20 Section V How much does it cost?................................... 22 IV Appendix A Tax advantages to businesses........................... 25 Appendix B V Is it possible to prevent or delay the need for long-term care?............................. 28 Appendix C Healthcare Reform Update............................... 31 A Resources......................................................... 35 “There are four kinds of people in the world: B Those who have been caregivers Those who currently are caregivers Those who will be caregivers C And those who will need caregivers.” Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter http://www.ltcfp.com Published by LTC Financial Partners, Kirkland Washington © 2012 LTC Financial Partners, LLC – 12th Edition
  • 4. Before you read “Insider Tips”, it may be Section I helpful for you to learn more about long term care and financing options such as long-term care insurance below. However, if you would like to go directly to “Insider Tips” please turn to page 11. What is long-term care? Long-term care is the medical and/or social services term for helping people who develop disabilities or chronic care needs. For example, there may come a time when you or a loved one need help walking, getting dressed, eating or bathing. It also includes the kind of care you would need if you had a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term care services may be brief with full recovery, or it can continue for years. Services may be provided in a person’s home, in the community, or in a residential facility (e.g., nursing home or assisted living facility). Will Medicare pay for long-term care? Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities. You must have entered the United States lawfully and have lived here for 5 years to be eligible for Medicare. Medicare generally doesn’t pay for long-term care. Medicare also doesn’t pay for help with activities of daily living or other care that most people can do themselves. Some examples of activities of daily living include eating, bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. Medicare only pays for care in a skilled nursing facility in certain situations and only for a defined period of time. For nursing home care, Medicare will pay 100% of the first 20 days (providing you are receiving daily skilled care). From days 21-100, you pay the first $133.50 per day (2009) and Medicare will pay the balance. After day 100, Medicare pays nothing and you are solely responsible for all costs.1 Visit http://www.medicare.com for specific details on this insurance program. 1
  • 5. What is long-term care insurance? Long-term care insurance pays for long-term care services. Policies vary in terms of what they will cover and insurance companies do require that applicants qualify for the coverage through an underwriting process. I What benefits do you get from long term care coverage? Why do people buy it? As you would expect, a good long-term care insurance policy delivers broad and flexible benefits to help provide and pay for the long-term care services you need. There are six common reasons why people want to buy this insurance coverage: 1) Relieve the potential burden on their loved ones 2) Help to make certain they have a choice of care. 3) Help to make certain they maintain their independence 4) Help to protect the assets they’ve worked to earn (either for the spouse or to pass on to an heir) 5) Avoid having to rely on Medicaid 6) Proactively make decisions that help protect their family and themselves Having long-term care coverage could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars, should you need care. Do you need long-term care insurance protection? Maybe you do or maybe you don’t – this is, of course, a personal decision. The best way to make an intelligent decision is to look at the facts. How likely are you to need long-term care? What would you be placing at risk if you did need long-term care? Can you afford the insurance? 2
  • 6. What’s the likelihood you will need long-term care? 69% 20% 2 Don’t think that long-term care is just for elderly people. Young men and women also need long-term care for a variety of reasons including accidents, multiple sclerosis, strokes or other debilitating conditions. 40% of the people receiving long-term care are working age adults between the ages of 18 and 64.3 What’s the likelihood that you’ll spend time in a nursing home? More than 70 percent of nursing home residents are women; their average age at admission was 80.4 When you reach age 65, you have a 40% lifetime chance of entering a nursing home, and a 10% risk that you will stay there at least five years.5 The average length of stay in a nursing home (current resident) is 835 days.6 What will you pay for nursing home care? The national average rate for a private room in a nursing home is $212 a day,7 or $77,380 annually. That equals $177,020 for the average nursing home stay of 2.29 years. Alaska – High Cost of a Private Room: $875 x 835 days 7 Louisiana – Low Cost of a Private Room: $90 x 835 days 7 3
  • 7. What if you want care at home? How much will that cost? If you’re like most people who need care, you would prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home. For this reason, many people do receive care at home instead of, I or prior to, a nursing home stay. Long-term care insurance may include coverage for at-home care. Full- time home health care can cost just as much as nursing home care. The average hourly rate for home care is $18 for a Homemaker/ Companion and $20 for a Home Health Aide. 8 It’s important to keep in mind that this is just part of the cost because, if you live in your own home, you may still have to pay to take care of your home. However, for most people, home care services are combined with care from family members and cost considerably less than nursing home care.8 Is LTC Insurance financially appropriate for me? Insurance may be the right solution, but it depends on your circumstances. In our experience as long-term care financing specialists, we recognize where the need may be greatest. For example: • If you have minimal assets, long-term care insurance is generally inappropriate because the premiums may deplete those assets and you will likely qualify for Medicaid anyway. • If you are independently wealthy and can pay for long-term care yourself, the coverage may nevertheless be very attractive because the relatively modest premium makes sense when compared to the likely high costs of the care. • If you have assets worth protecting, but are not independently wealthy, you need to get the facts about long-term care insurance and consider this coverage as an alternative to paying for the care yourself. 4
  • 8. To get the complete guide to long-term care insurance, visit: http://www.ltcfp.com You can also request a long term care insurance quote or find an agent in your state. 1