It is unbelievable how much it costs for long term care and most Americans are not prepared to pay for the health care they will need in their old age. The average cost of a private room in a skilled nursing facility is about $70,000 per year. A small apartment in an assisted living facility runs about $30,000 per year. And, just 4 hours of home health aid a day can cost as much as $27,000 a year! These costs are astronomical and completely unaffordable to most people unless they have some type of insurance coverage. There are many long term care insurance providers who are available to discuss what they can do to lessen the financial burden.
Some of the most well-known and reliable long care insurance providers are Aflac, Great American, New York Life, Prudential, Physicians Mutual, John Hancock, Allianz and Mutual of Omaha. They lead the nation is providing the best long care coverage at the most affordable rates. Comparing rates company-to-company is recommended before actually purchasing this type of insurance. Looking at each company carefully and obtaining direct quotes from them is the first step in the selection process. Quotes can be received within minutes by going to their online websites. Personal information is compared against the company’s requirements and the individual is then provided with the most competitive rates that the company can offer. Continue reading ‘A Glance at Long Term Care Insurance Providers’ »