Think Long Term Care Coverage Is Not Important? Better Think Again
Long Term Care insurance, in my experience, is one of the least talked about issues with seniors and retirees. Many are not educated about the importance of having long term care coverage. Most of us think that the worst will never happen to us. In a perfect world that would be accurate, but the truth is that none of us knows what lies ahead in our future. In some cases, people age 65 and older will need some form of assisted living. Take a look at these alarming facts below.
-Over 40% of seniors who turn age 65 will spend some time in a nursing home
-Nearly 60% of all Americans will need long-term care at some point
-17% of individuals in nursing homes will stay more than five years.
-Average annual cost of a private room in nursing
home is $74,806,
- A private one-bedroom in assisted living facility is
$32,573,
- Average hourly rate for licensed home health aid
$24.47 per hour or $52,977 per year.
(Genworth 2007, Cost of Care Survey)
("Long-Term Care Crisis Forecast", Best's Review, April 1999)
With these statistics, it’s very easy to see how most or ALL of your retirement assets can be completely eliminated due to these expenses. Hundreds of thousands may have to be spent towards a nursing care facility or on other long term care costs. Getting long term care insurance will aid in the prevention of depleting your income or estate. Unfortunately, most wait until they are unhealthy or diagnosed with a serious illness. As a result, premiums are costly or they are unable to receive any coverage at all. Leaving money to your heirs or loved ones can be seriously jeopardized because of your own expenses you have to account for. There are several companies that can provide you with a long term care policy. It is important to look into protecting yourself from these unexpected costs. After all, making one small decision can have the BIGGEST impact on how you spend the rest of your life throughout retirement.
Meiyoko Taylor is the Chairman & CEO of Milestone Retirement Group, Inc, specializing in protecting the retirement income of seniors and retirees. He has over 7 years of experience in the insurance/financial services industry and is a guest speaker for various sales teleconferences across America. He has worked for companies such as, AIG, Monumental Life, and Mutual Of Omaha. Meiyoko Taylor is currently servicing the NJ area, contracted with companies such as ING, Penn Treaty Network America (LTCI) Sun Life Financial, American Equity and Old Mutual. For more information you can visit Milestone Retirement Group on the web at http://www.retirewithmilestone.com.
