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Your Financial Security and Independence Relies on LTC Planning

The economic crisis, now worldwide, has prompted most people to rethink their financial planning.  One of the most critical issues in our economic puzzle is the need to plan for long term medical care.  This carries a high priority because the costs for this type of care are not covered by health insurance or Medicare and can be $5,000 to $10,000 per month.  It can quickly become overwhelming financially.

Take a 20-minute questionnaire to determine what benefit needs you may have. Give yourself the opportunity to see an overview of LTC options and companies; learn their strengths and weaknesses and how they pay claims.  

Your LTC Questionnaire
Please click here for a printable version

Is your primary objective to make money or protect what you have ?
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Are you more interested in your “offensive” financial plan or your “defensive” financial plan?   Why? ________________________________________________________  

How much risk are you taking?   Too much? ____  Not enough?  _____

What % of your assets are safe?  ______  What % are at risk?  ________

Which would be more financially devastating to your family:

 

Your death?  ___  Your long term disability or health care expense? ____

What is your plan of care should an extended health care need arise?
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Is your plan ready today?  ______________________________________

What are the statistical chances of you needing long term care someday?

___  10%   ___ 20%  ___  30%  ___  40%  ___  50%  ___  60% ___ 70%

What do you think YOUR chances are?   __________

Has someone you know needed long term care for 6 months or more? ___

How did that work out ?   ________________________________________

What does LTC cost in your area?

For unskilled home care:   ________ per hour?   ________ per day?
For skilled home care:       ________ per hour?   ________ per day?
For (licensed) adult day care:  ________ per day?  ________ per month?
For assisted living:   ____________  per month?
For nursing facility:  ____________  per month?

What do you think these costs will be in 10 years?   ________________

 

If you had a LTC need tomorrow, what financial resources would you look to first?     ___________________________________________

Are they liquid?   ___________  Are they taxable?  ______________ 

How long would they last?  _______________________________

Can you stop work (earning) right now and have enough to live on? 

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Even if a family LTC need occurred?   _______________________

Have you considered self-insuring your LTC risk?   _____________

Have you compared self-insuring to co-insuring?  _______________

Have you received professional advice regarding a comparison?  _____

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Do you think your assets and income could pay for LTC expenses and still allow you to maintain your desired lifestyle for 3-5 years?
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If you’re in a position to pay for part of your LTC expenses, what portion of the expense would you like to transfer to an insurance plan? 
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Which of the following would you like to discuss further? 

 Medicare benefits  _____
 Premium discounts    _____
 The effects of inflation  _____
 Different claims processes  _____
 Return of premium options   _____
 

Another concern is that long term care (LTC) expenses can occur at any time.  Frequently these expenses evolve from a chronic condition such as diabetes or a neurological disorder, but they also occur suddenly and without warning, as with a stroke or serious accident.  This impacts the entire family.

Because of the troubled stock market and substantial losses in net worth, people who once expected to self-insure are having second thoughts.  More of these folks are turning to LTC insurance for protection and as a way to co-insure the risk.

The first hurdle for serious shoppers is the number of companies offering LTC insurance and the variety of options.  Gathering information and meeting with several agents can be immobilizing.  So many people end up doing nothing.

Postponing the decision is not in anyone’s best interest.  Meeting with a certified advisor, licensed with many top companies, who’s been researching and comparing plans and benefits for over 12 years is in everyone’s best interest.

I take the mystery out of LTC Planning and help people take confident, positive steps toward financial security and independence.

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