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Assisted Living Week: Protecting Grandparents with Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted: September 10, 2023

Today we are celebrating National Grandparents' Day, which always falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. September 10 also marks the start of Assisted Living Week this year. Similar to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Grandparents' Day is an entire day dedicated to grandparents. It is an opportunity to treasure the special connection between grandparents and children, which has been proven to be beneficial...

Is It Time for Long-Term Care?

Posted: December 21, 2022

Most people prefer to remain in their own homes as long as possible and may dread the idea of a nursing home – even though many long-term care facilities are excellent. If you notice changes in lifestyle, abilities, or personal care, it may be time to consider getting help.  What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care is a set of services designed for people who could...

Standard vs. Hybrid Life Insurance: Which Is Better?

Posted: October 22, 2021

Standard life insurance has a single purpose – to provide death benefits to your beneficiaries. Hybrid life insurance combines long-term care insurance and life insurance in a single policy. If you become disabled and unable to live independently, it covers the costs of your care, at home or in a facility. It will not cover medical expenses, such as doctor visits, surgical procedures, or prescription...

Beginner’s Guide to Group Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted: May 13, 2021

In their younger years, most people do not consider needing long-term care later in life. However, it is worth considering. Purchasing this insurance when you are young makes it much more affordable. Long term care insurance is purchased as an individual or through a group long-term care insurance plan offered by an employer.  Should I Invest in Long-Term Care Insurance? If your employer offers you...

Short-Term Disability Coverage Vs. Long-Term Disability Coverage

Posted: June 13, 2020

Short-term disability and long-term disability are both designed to protect your income in case you are unable to work. However, there are differences in the two types of coverage. Many people elect to have both short-term disability and long-term disability insurance policies. What Is Short-Term Disability Insurance? Short-term disability (STD) policies pay benefits for shorter time periods, after a brief waiting (elimination) period, which is...