Is Long Term Care Insurance A Smart Buy?

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    Peggy Mace
    Most of the U.S.
    Long Term Care Insurance is a smart buy if you have substantial assets you would like to protect, and if you would like to have the freedom to choose where you want to receive you long term care, if it is needed. Having insurance that would pay for you to get back on your feet after a health setback, or that would allow you to live out your days in relative comfort even though incapacitated, provides great peace of mind to both insured persons and their families.
    Answered on July 31, 2013
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    David G. Pipes, CLU®, RICP®
    Business Development Officer, T.D. McNeil Insurance Services, Fresno, California
    Long term care insurance is a good buy according to statistics.  Like most insurance, if you need to use it, it is a bargain, and if not, it was an “unnecessary expense.”  In retirement planning if a person is operating without any extra funds, LTC can provide peace of mind for what is a major planning problem.  If you have plenty of assets there are other ways to deal with an extended illness or even custodial care.
    Answered on June 30, 2014
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    Jim Winkler
    CEO/Owner, Winkler Financial Group, Houston, Texas
    That is an excellent question! I read a study recently that cited the statistic that 70% of senior Citizens will require some form of long term care after retirement. I recommend that you look at your retirement fund. Do you have enough to cover if one or both of you need to be placed in an assisted care facility? Budget between $6-8,000 per month for each of you. If you can cover comfortable living for yourselves, and cover those costs if need be, then you probably don't. If it may be an issue, then perhaps it is a wise decision to look into a policy. It is a tragedy when I speak with folks whose retirement nest egg was gobbled up by an illness like Alzheimer's, or the care needed after a stroke. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further, okay? Thanks for asking!
    Answered on July 1, 2014
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