21. Enable clients to control where they receive care, including in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, and home settings – where may clients prefer to stay
24. Understanding the Cost of Care For Producer Use Only Anticipating future expenses is an important part of any financial plan. However, when it comes to long-term care, many people fail to recognize the potential impact it can have on their assets, their loved ones, and their overall financial security. The current cost of care is estimated to be $75,000 per year. However, if costs increase at 4.1% per year (based on the average annual rate of inflation), the average cost of care in 30 years would be $250,000 per year. Trends in the Cost of Care
25. For Producer Use Only Benefits of LTC Insurance Can be shared between family members and spouses. Pays family members to provide your care. Returns unused benefits to your personal “Pool of Money” allowing you to stretch your benefits over time. Can provide you with access to care provider discounts. Covers care in your own home.
26. For Producer Use Only 4 Reasons Your Clients Should Purchase LTC Helps protect their assets by providing a pool of money to help cover the cost of long-term care. Ensure quality time for your client and their family – your client will be less dependent on family members for financial or physical assistance. Provides your client with choice and control over important care decisions such as where to receive care and inflation protection to keep pace with the rising cost of care. Access to resources, support and advice for your client and their family.
27. For Producer Use Only LTC – Illustration Mr. and Mrs. Client are 65 years of age, and receive a preferred rating. They have a net worth of $1.5 million and elect to use a $500,000 annuity to fund a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy for both of them. An annual elective withdrawal of $6,325, or 1.3%, from the current annuity is subject to current income taxation of the owner, or approximately $1,777 based on a 28% individual tax bracket. The remaining balance of $4,568 is used to fund a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy with an initial benefit pool of $273,750 per individual. Based on a CPI Compound of 4%, the policy limit at age 80 is a total of $492,750 per individual. $6,325 Elective Withdrawal -$1,777 Income Tax Assuming 28% Bracket or $4,568 (annually) LTC Insurance Premium LTC INSURANCE $547,500 $500,000 Annuity
29. For Producer Use Only Tips for Reducing the Cost of an LTC Insurance Policy Select an inflation option in which the LTC coverage grows in relation to the Consumer Price Index rather than in relation to a 5% fixed rate. Link coverage to a spouse or family member through a “shared care” option. Purchase coverage through an employer. Reduce the years of coverage. Increase the elimination period (deductible)
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