Long Term Care Insurance Benefits Seniors Who Want To Remain Independent At Home

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Many individuals may feel uncomfortable relying on their children or family members for support, and find that long-term care insurance could help cover out-of-pocket expenses. Without long-term care insurance, the cost of providing these services may quickly deplete the savings of the individual and/or their family.

Long term care insurance covers care generally NOT covered by health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Many families expect Medicare will cover costs for home care, when in fact; the Medicare program does NOT pay for ongoing long term care.

Individuals who require long term care are generally not sick in the traditional sense, but instead are unable to perform the basic activities of daily living (ADL’S) such as dressing, bathing, eating, toileting/continence, transferring or walking due to a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

When a loved one needs assistance at home to continue to live independently, long term care insurance can be a big help in making that care more affordable. Some families don’t even know if their loved ones have a policy or not, so the first place to start is to try and find any records of policies or premium payments. If you know your loved one has long term care insurance and is struggling with activities of daily living, encourage them to utilize their policy benefits as there is no refund of premium to the family if benefits are not utilized.

To learn more about how and when your coverage begins another resource can be found at Long Term Care.gov provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

To better serve clients with long term care insurance, we accept a wide variety of policies including:

American Pioneer

Guarantee Trust

Transamerica

Banker’s Life

Kanawha

UNUM

Conseco (SHIP)

Metlife

Washington National

John Hancock

Penn Treaty

 

The Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) referred by Granny NANNIES are understanding and specialize in providing companionship, mobility assistance and transportation services that keep seniors independent. They can also help relieve daily stress and keep our loved ones active and social. We carefully screen CNAs and HHAs for not only the essential legal requirements, but also the kindness and compassion needed to care for others. Founded in 1990, Granny NANNIES offers services that can be personalized to meet the requirements of any individual, regardless of age or need. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we provide quality, trustworthy, reliable and affordable in-home care. For more information on how we can help you, call 800-316-2669 or visit our website at www.grannynannies.com