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Comparing Palliative and Hospice Care

June 5, 2025August 21, 2021 by Kayla Gonzalez
palliative care hospice care

Both palliative and hospice care offer comfort care for individuals suffering from a debilitating illness. However, the outcomes of both care options differ slightly. Hospice … Read more

Tags home healthcare, long term care insurance, medicare, medicare benefits, Medicare Supplement

The Benefits and Basics of LTC Coverage

June 16, 2025March 16, 2021 by Macee Hall
Below is a long term care insurance FAQ list that may help you understand the benefits and basics of LTC coverage.  

As life expectancy increases, so does the likelihood of needing long-term care (LTC). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 70% of … Read more

Tags Aging Gracefully, long term care insurance, Retirement, saving for retirement, senior lifestyle

What is Long-Term Care Coverage

February 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Macee Hall
Though typical health insurance and Medicare provide some long-term care coverage, many of the costs are left for the beneficiary to cover.

AARP reports that approximately half of all Americans aged 65 and up will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. Though typical health … Read more

Tags aging statistics, alzheimer's disease, finances, long term care insurance, medicare

How Medicaid Spend-Down Works

February 27, 2025October 28, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Medicaid Spend down

How Medicaid Spend-Down Works Many people mistakenly believe that they can count on Medicare to pay for long-term care services, such as in-home care or … Read more

Tags long term care insurance, Medicaid, medicare benefits

Long-Term Care Probability

January 8, 2025August 10, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Long Term Care

Long-Term Care Probability Think you won’t need long-term care? Think again. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Long-Term Care (LTC) is … Read more

Tags assisted living, home healthcare, Life Insurance, long term care insurance

Majority Of Seniors Will Eventually Need Long-Term Care

September 19, 2024November 8, 2019 by Jenny McCann
November is long-term care awareness month.

November is Long-term Care Awareness Month. November is designated as long-term care awareness month. This campaign’s focus is on educating Americans about the importance of … Read more

Tags assisted living, Life Insurance, long term care insurance, medicare
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