One of the topics that is rarely discussed, but that needs to be discussed, is planning for the long term care needs of your disabled children. Children born with a variety of conditions like spina bifida and congenital disorders, as well as children who are seriously injured in an accident will need a lifetime of medical care, and a major medical health insurance policy may not be enough to cover all of their medical expenses. This is when a long term care policy can help fill the gaps.
Because long term care insurance policies tend to be marketed primarily to adults, you will need to talk with your insurance agent to see if there is a special LTC policy or program that is designed for children or young adults. These policies will most likely be more expensive than the adult versions because the amount of time the policy will be actively used for, however, paying a couple hundred dollars a month extra can save you thousands of dollars each month on medical expenses.
Before you look at buying a long term care insurance policy you will want to first check out governmental insurance programs for disabled kids. Medicaid and SSI are both programs that your child may qualify for. Both of these programs require you to meet income requirements, and both require a rigorous application process, however, they can be very valuable to you and your child if you qualify for them.
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