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Long-Term Care InsuranceLong-term care insurance is a smart purchase, if it is needed and used in the future. However, if it is never needed or used, it is a waste of your hard-earned money.The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) calculates that a sixty-five year old person in excellent health is expected to pay $2000 to $3000 per year for policies that cover home care and care in a nursing home. The actual premiums may be higher or lower, depending on age, health, and family history. As big cities are more expensive, the location of a retired person is also a factor in the amount of long-term care insurance premiums. The cost of a private room in an average nursing home is just over $75,000 per year. Family members, who sometimes must dip into savings or get an extra job, often pay this extensive cost, which is expected to increase at a steady rate in the future. Traditional health care insurance and government-subsidized programs do not cover most care related services, including nursing home care and home health care. New Fidelity Life Insurance Company estimates that in the year 2008, a 65-year-old couple will have to spend $85,000 to pay for long-term care insurance. This dollar amount is high, but it is much less than what the total cost would be for only a few years of nursing home care. People whom do purchase a long term care insurance policy should take measures to make sure the long-term care policy is comprehensive. This means that the best policies cover both in-home care and nursing home care, and is also adjusted regularly for inflation. ![]() |