Long term care, as its name suggests, is health care that is delivered over a long period of time. Most people think that long term care is something that only people in their last years of life need, however, injuries and illnesses can occur at any age and they can create a need for long term health care. When conditions develop that require chronic health care and treatments, a person’s regular health insurance and resources can be exhausted. This is where long term care insurance comes into play.
The basic function of long term care insurance is to bridge the gaps in a person’s resources to help them afford quality long term care. This insurance can be used to pay for nursing homes, for continuous physical or occupational therapies or it can be used to pay for in-home care. The types of coverage offered by a long term care policy, as well as its price, are going to vary depending on the carrier.
As a single parent of a special needs child, I have spent a great deal of time reviewing various health insurance options to provide my family with the coverage that we need now and the coverage that we will need down the line. For myself, my main concerns are (1) how I will be able to cover my son’s physical, speech and occupational therapy if I switched jobs and (2) how I would pay for residential care or in-home care for both myself and my son if I sustained a debilitating illness or injury that prevented me from caring for him. These concerns, as well as other long term care topics will be discussed in this blog. Subscribe now to stay informed about the latest developments, trends and issues facing long term care.
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