THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN BUYING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
-Are you interested in buying long-term care insurance? Do you have some concerns about your ability to make the right purchase? Has this held you back from taking action?
There are many things to think about when buying long-term care insurance, so you don't want to get too far ahead of yourself. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is assuming that every policy and company offers the same benefits.
If you're ready to pull the trigger on a purchase, here are a few factors to take into consideration:
Research the best type of long-term care insurance for you and your family. Remember, there is more than one type of policy, so you need to become familiar with everything that's out there.
Read the fine print. You should never purchase long-term care insurance until you first read the policy from front to back. For example, there may be an exclusion period. There may also be a cap on how many years you're covered. You need to learn more about all these things before signing on the dotted line.
Not all long-term care insurance companies are legitimate. Even if two companies appear to be the same, this is not the case. You should learn more about the financial rating of each company, while also reading online reviews. This will give you a better idea of whether it is a reputable company or a fly-by-night operation.
What is your budget? Even though you want to get as much long-term care coverage as possible, you shouldn't purchase anything you can't comfortably afford to pay for over the long run. The last thing you want is to find that you have to cancel your policy.
Taking action sooner is better. Just the same as life insurance, buying a long-term care policy when you are young and healthy allows you to secure the best possible rate.
These are the types of things you should think about when buying long-term care insurance.
It's easy to lull yourself into believing that you'll never require this type of coverage, and you may be right. However, it's better to be safe than sorry. You don't want to find yourself wishing you had made a purchase.
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