Long term care insurance makes nearly every “estate planning tips” list, and with good reason. Nursing homes can charge anywhere from $7,000 to $15,000 a month. As you can imagine, private, in-home care is even pricier. But whether a person receives care in their own home, at a nursing home, adult day care, or other assisted living facility, the cost can be staggering.
Unfortunately, the high cost of long term care insurance works as a deterrent to many would-be consumers. Benefits may cost anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000 per year, depending on coverage and eligibility. For Baby Boomers in their 60s, experts say now is the time to obtain benefits because the cost of insurance will be at the lower end of the spectrum. This is because as a person ages, they move into the higher premium bracket.
The variety of options currently available means there is a fit for almost any budget. Hybrid policies have gained favor over the years because of flexibility in pricing and coverage. A hybrid policy is one with life insurance with a long-term care rider. Disability isn’t something any of us like to think about, but long term care insurance can work to protect and preserve your wealth so there is more to pass on to those people or causes you care about.
Take the time research whether long term care is the right choice for you. If you have any questions about how long term care fits in your estate plan, the attorneys at Morris Hall are ready to assist you.
Contributed by Morris Hall, Phoenix Estate Planning Attorney Andrea Claus.
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