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Individual Long Term Care Insurance
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Individual long-term care insurance

Individual Long Term Care Insurance

Individual Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance is a policy designed to cover the costs of custodial care services for individuals who can no longer perform everyday tasks independently. Unlike standard health insurance, which covers medical treatments (like surgeries), LTC pays for assistance with “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating, whether that care takes place in your own home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home.

The “Risk Reality”: The Medicare Misconception

The single biggest financial threat to retirement is the assumption that the government will pay for long-term care. In reality, Medicare covers skilled nursing for only a very limited time after hospitalization. It does not pay for custodial care. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their remaining years. Without insurance, these costs must be paid entirely out-of-pocket, potentially draining a lifetime of savings in just a few years.

Long Term Care Insurance Coverage

We design policies that offer flexibility, allowing you to receive care in the setting that offers the most dignity and comfort for your situation.

What is Covered
In-Home Care: Pays for visiting nurses, home health aides, or therapists to help you stay in your own house.
Assisted Living Facilities: Covers room and board in communities that provide help with daily tasks but not full-time medical care.
Adult Day Care: Pays for daytime supervision and social programs, giving respite to family caregivers.
What is NOT Covered (Exclusions)
Pre-Existing Conditions: If you are already needing assistance before buying the policy, coverage may be denied or limited for a set period.
Family Caregivers: Most traditional policies will not pay a family member (like a spouse or child) to care for you unless they are a licensed professional.

The “Dream” Difference: Standard vs. Comprehensive

Most direct quotes only cover the basics in the left column. We shop multiple carriers to secure the critical add-ons in the right column that actually protect your livelihood.

Care Scenario Medicare / Health Insurance Long Term Care Insurance
Custodial Care (Bathing/Dressing) Excluded Covered
Assisted Living Rent Excluded Covered
Home Health Aide (Long Term) Excluded Covered
Inflation Protection N/A Available (Benefit Grows)

 

 

Long Term Care Insurance Cost

“How much does long term care insurance cost?” Premiums depend heavily on your age when you apply, your current health, and the benefit amount you choose.

  • Age Factor: Buying in your 50s is significantly cheaper than waiting until your 60s. Industry data suggests premiums can rise by 6-8% for every year you wait.
  • Hybrid Policies: Many clients now choose “Hybrid” Life/LTC policies. These may cost more upfront but guarantee a death benefit if you never need care, solving the “use it or lose it” fear.
  • Cost of Waiting: According to recent market data, a couple aged 55 might pay around $3,000 annually for combined coverage, whereas waiting until age 65 could nearly double that rate.

The “Independent Difference”: Why Dream Assurance?

LTC is a complex product with critical features like “elimination periods” and “inflation riders.” “Independent Means Multiple Choices.” We do not work for the insurance companies; we work for you.

  • Health Underwriting: Different carriers have different appetites. We match your health profile to the carrier most likely to offer you a favorable rate.
  • Inflation Strategy: We help you calculate the right inflation protection (e.g., 3% or 5%) so your benefit is still valuable 20 years from now.
  • Claims Support: When the time comes to file a claim, it is often a stressful family moment. Our team guides your family through the paperwork to ensure benefits are released quickly.

 
Experience the confidence shared by the professionals we protect, and let us turn these options into a clear, comprehensive protection plan for you.

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Samuel Gonzalez profile pictureSamuel Gonzalez
16:24 15 Dec 25
Michell is great 100%recomended
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20:19 08 Dec 25
Very nice representatives and excellent service 👌
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04:58 22 Nov 25
Andre helped me get a great insurance for my new vehicle.
Kyle Bragg profile pictureKyle Bragg
18:22 19 Nov 25
Mr. Andre was a massive help beginning to end! He helped us get a great deal on our insurance, and explained everything thoroughly. It isn’t every day you get an insurance agent that you feel actually know what’s they’re talking about AND has your best interest in mind, but he definitely cares about his clients! Thanks Andre, and thanks Dream Assurance!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Medicare cover long term care?
Generally, no. Medicare only pays for medically necessary skilled nursing care for a short period (up to 100 days) following a hospital stay. It does not pay for custodial care (help with bathing, eating, etc.) which makes up the majority of long-term care needs.
Benefits are typically triggered when a doctor certifies that you cannot perform at least two of the six “Activities of Daily Living” (bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, toileting, continence) or if you require supervision due to cognitive impairment like Alzheimer’s.
The elimination period is like a deductible measured in time rather than dollars. It is the number of days (usually 30, 60, or 90) you must pay for care out-of-pocket before the insurance company begins paying benefits.
It depends on the condition. LTC insurance is medically underwritten, so serious pre-existing conditions (like Parkinson’s or a recent stroke) may make you ineligible. This is why it is critical to apply while you are still relatively healthy.
Hybrid policies combine life insurance with long-term care benefits. If you need care, the policy pays for it. If you die without needing care, your heirs receive a death benefit. This ensures you don’t “lose” your premiums if you stay healthy.

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