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LTC and LTCI Basics About Long Term Care Insurance

When Should I Apply for Long Term Care Insurance?

You can purchase long term care insurance at any time as long as you are able to pass medical underwriting.

Since the cost for this insurance is generally based on your age at the time of application, your premiums will be lower the younger you are when you apply.

You’ll need to weigh the availability of your resources and your own personal financial needs to help you decide when it’s best to apply for long term care insurance.

Here are a few words of caution as you make your decision. It is important that you apply for long term care insurance when you’re in good health. That’s because most long term care insurance plans list certain medical conditions, or combinations of conditions, that will prevent some people from being approved for coverage.

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The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC, and offered by:
John Hancock Life Insurance Company, Boston, MA
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY