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Long-Term Care

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Long-Term Care & Chronic Illness Protection

Healthcare costs can threaten even the best-laid financial plans. We help you stay prepared with Long-Term Care and Chronic Illness Riders that protect your retirement income and give your family peace of mind.

These riders offer flexibility, helping you cover the cost of in-home care, assisted living, or nursing facilities—without draining your savings.

Long-term care can be a significant expense in retirement. We offer solutions to protect your assets and ensure you receive the care you need:

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for services like nursing home care, assisted living, and in-home care.
  • Chronic Illness Riders: Add-ons to life insurance policies that provide benefits if you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness.

Important Facts:

  • The median annual cost of nursing home care is approximately $108,405.
  • Only 3% to 4% of adults over age 50 have long-term care insurance.

As life expectancy increases, so does the need for long-term care and chronic illness protection. These services help cover the costs of care that health insurance and Medicare typically don’t, such as help with daily living activities, in-home nursing, or assisted living facilities.

Why It’s Indispensable:

  • Preserve Retirement Savings: Without protection, long-term care costs can quickly deplete your assets.
  • Maintain Independence: Choose the type of care you receive and where you receive it.
  • Support for Family Caregivers: Reduce emotional and financial stress on loved ones.

Secure the Support You’ll Need—When You Need It Most.

Planning for long-term care isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a family one. You protect your savings, your choices, and your loved ones’ peace of mind.

Costs & Concerns:

  • The average annual cost of a private room in a nursing home is $108,405.
    (Genworth Cost of Care Survey, 2024)
  • 7 in 10 people aged 65+ will need some type of long-term care during their lifetime.
    (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
  • Only about 3% to 4% of adults have long-term care insurance.
    (LIMRA)

Chronic Illness Protection:

  • Often built into life insurance policies as a rider, chronic illness benefits provide access to part of your death benefit early if you are diagnosed with a qualifying illness (such as cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer’s).
  • Gives financial flexibility to pay for treatments, in-home support, or home modifications—without going into debt.

What It Covers:

  • Nursing home or assisted living care
  • In-home care and therapy
  • Adult daycare
  • Hospice or respite care
  • Memory care