http://www.answers4families.org/taxonomy/term/36/feed The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.answers4families.org/information-services/medicare/what-medicare/long-term-care/companies-selling-long-term-care-insurance-nebraska-2007 Long-term care (LTC) is the largest national catastrophic health expense. It<br />may be defined as the kind of care an individual needs who is unable to care for<br />himself/herself because of a prolonged illness, disability, or cognitive disorder<br />(such as Alzheimer’s disease).<br /><br />You can plan to cover the cost of longterm care in the future with long-term care<br />insurance, savings plan annuities, certain life insurance policies, and reverse<br />mortgages. The best way to pay for longterm care depends on your personal<br />finances and family circumstances.<br /><p><a href="http://www.answers4families.org/information-services/medicare/what-medicare/long-term-care/companies-selling-long-term-care-insurance-nebraska-2007">read more</a></p> Long Term Care LTC Insurance Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:43:45 -0500 clewis 703 at http://www.answers4families.org http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/ltc-insurance/long-term-care-insurance <p>Medicare covers only a very limited amount of skilled nursing care and Medicaid is generally intended to help only those individuals with limited means. Private health insurance does not always cover long-term care or excludes care provided in the home or in assisted living. Long-term care insurance policies offer a variety of coverage options and, in some cases, may be more affordable than expected. </p> <p>What can you do? </p><p><a href="http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/ltc-insurance/long-term-care-insurance">read more</a></p> http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/ltc-insurance/long-term-care-insurance#comments LTC Insurance Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:01:54 -0500 clewis 235 at http://www.answers4families.org