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Why You Could Be Declined For Long-Term Care Insurance

by Duane Lipham

Why You Could Be Declined For Long-Term Care InsuranceIn most cases, if you are in reasonable health you can expect to be approved for long-term care insurance. But approval is not automatic and there are guidelines that the major carriers use to determine who qualifies. These guidelines are published by each carrier in an underwriting field guide which agents use to help them decide whether someone is a good candidate for long-term care insurance with that company. Many underwriting procedures are fairly standard across the industry. Factors...Read the rest of this article »

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The Advantages of Long-Term Care Insurance for Couples

by Duane Lipham

The Advantages of Long-Term Care Insurance for CouplesLong-term care insurance is a good financial protection vehicle for anyone who has enough assets to protect and can comfortably afford the premiums. It can help ensure that all of the time and effort you have spent on acquiring a sufficient retirement income is not lost due to the rising costs of long-term care. There are several specific advantages for couples purchasing long-term care insurance. Consider this: most often, the healthier spouse acts as the primary caregiver. Without long-term...Read the rest of this article »

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No Long-Term Care Insurance? Read This!

by Duane Lipham

No Long-Term Care Insurance? Read This!There are several reasons why consumers may choose not to buy long-term care insurance. Some of those reasons may be based on very sound decisions. For instance, if you have made a thorough investigation into the cost of premiums from several of the financially sound major carriers and have found that the cost is more than you can reasonably bear, then long-term care insurance is not for you. But if you are like most people, the real reason that...Read the rest of this article »

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Study Reveals Benefits of Starting Long-term Care Planning Pre-retirement

by Gilbert Guide

Study Reveals Benefits of Starting Long-term Care Planning Pre-retirementEditor’s Note: When should you be looking into LTCI is a question many Americans are facing. The following press release is reprinted courtesy of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an LTCI trade organization that recently examined the question of when is the right time for consumers to start to buying long-term care insurance policies. All information in this posting is courtesy of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Ability to Qualify for Long-Term Care Insurance &...Read the rest of this article »

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A Sneaky Secret About Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums

by Duane Lipham

A Sneaky Secret About Long-Term Care Insurance PremiumsAffordability is a key ingredient in any successful long-term care plan. That is why the premium cost is often the most important factor to consumers who are considering the purchase of LTCI. “Will My Premiums Ever Increase?” One of the most common questions I hear is: “Will my premiums ever increase?” The answer is this: there are a couple of scenarios in which LTCI premiums could increase. I will try to explain one in this article and follow up...Read the rest of this article »

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