Long Term Care Inurance When You Need It
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Why It Matters
Summary:
Long-term care insurance can protect your assets and ensure peace of mind as you age.
When a client suffered a stroke and another was diagnosed with cancer, a broker began recommending long-term care insurance. This type of insurance covers the ongoing costs for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. While many policies traditionally covered only nursing home care, consumers now have options that include in-home, hospice, and assisted living care. Increased market competition has expanded these choices.
Why Consider Long-Term Care Insurance?
People often purchase long-term care insurance not only to protect their assets but also to avoid burdening their families and to ensure they receive the best care. Across Canada, the cost of long-term care varies significantly, from $35,000 to $75,000 a year. Insurance premiums, based on factors such as age, coverage level, and health, range from about $1,800 to $6,000 annually. Location also affects costs, with rural care typically costing less than urban care.
Is Long-Term Care Insurance Necessary?
Consider scenarios like an accident during your working years that leaves you immobile, or having distant or unreliable relatives. Who will care for you then? Despite the need, only about 3% of Canadians have long-term care insurance. It’s particularly considered by those nearing retirement or with health issues, as they prefer not to rely on government-provided care.
When to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
For families with a history of medical conditions, it’s wise to buy insurance early. Policies are cheaper when purchased while healthy, and some buy them for parents to alleviate their own future burdens.
Though brokers recommend long-term insurance to most clients, the costs often deter many. Some assume Medicare will suffice, while others expect family to manage care.
Life experience sometimes forces people to confront the reality of potential illness. As you age, insurance costs rise, so now might be the ideal time to discuss long-term care insurance with your broker.
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