LIFE INSURANCE with
LONG-TERM CARE RIDER
Rather than purchasing a pricey long-term care plan and a separate life insurance policy, it’s possible to have the best of both types of coverage. A life insurance policy with a long-term care rider gives you the option to utilize the death benefit to pay for long-term care expenses. If you never need long-term care, the death benefit is paid to your beneficiaries as detailed in your plan.
Do I really need long-term coverage?
One out of two people who are 65 years old today will need long-term care. That’s a sobering statistic. Most people think of a nursing home when asked what long-term care is, but it truly encompasses so much more. Home-based care, assisted living, adult day-care, and other support services all fall within the scope of long-term care. Medical care is only a small part of overall long-term care needs. Most people needing care options need a range of services and support that cover basic daily living activities and everyday tasks.
Think of the basic daily living activities we take for granted – bathing, toileting, caring for incontinence, dressing, and eating. In addition to meeting those personal needs, long-term care involves support services for daily activities – housework, taking medication, shopping, pet care, money management, meal preparation and cleanup, getting to appointments, and more.
With the right services and care options, you can preserve your dignity, quality of life, and financial stability.
But what about Medicare and Medicaid? Aren’t those enough?
The truth is Medicare and Medicaid don’t cover all long-term care expenses. Even with Social Security benefits and savings, unexpected care needs can quickly jeopardize your finances. The best way to meet the future, even a future of the unexpected, is to plan ahead.
How Do I Plan For This?
By working with FSG to protect your retirement with flexible long-term care options, you can plan ahead with confidence. Focusing on a healthy financial plan puts you in control and gives you peace of mind. For more information on how health costs can affect your retirement and how combining life insurance with a long-term care rider can boost your financial stability, contact FSG for a consultation.
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Annuities and life insurance can play an essential role in your retirement portfolio by helping to protect what you’ve earned and ensure it lasts.
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