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Long term care insurance hikes on the way for thousands

December 22, 2012April 30, 2013

Many consumers may soon discover that they will be paying more for their coverage. Thousands of consumers are beginning to discover that there are considerable increases to long term care insurance rates that are being implemented at the moment and that are scheduled for the near future. Many are afraid that this may make the coverage cost prohibitive and are afraid they may have to cancel. The long term care insurance industry has already been facing challenges in terms of its costs and in keeping its policyholders. Now, even many…

Long term care insurance costs are higher for women

November 26, 2012November 24, 2012 H. Cutner

Female policyholders typically generate higher expenses, meaning premiums could rise. A long term care insurance policy has never been an inexpensive product, but as data continues to show that women bring in much greater expenses on their plans, it could mean that premiums are about to change. This could mean that the coverage may become much more costly for female consumers. Until now, long term care insurance companies have been charging the same premiums to their clients, regardless of their gender. These plans help policyholders to pay for the cost…

Long term care insurance study identifies women’s coverage concerns

November 17, 2012November 15, 2012 H. Cutner

Research conducted by a Milwaukee insurer has identified a number of enlightening facts. The results of a long term care insurance study performed by Northwestern Mutual Life have shown that while women seem to have a greater understanding than their male counterparts regarding the options and resources that are available to a person who requires assisted living services, they are also notably less likely to purchase the necessary coverage to shelter them from those risks. The insurer released its findings in time for the awareness month for this form of…

Long term care insurance rates are on the rise

August 12, 2012August 11, 2012 Julie Campbell

Prices are increasing for new policies in both individual and group plans. Experts in the coverage industry are now saying that the price of a long term care insurance policy is currently on the way up. The risk is that it may cause them to become cost prohibitive for the middle class The price increases for new policies of long term care insurance aren’t climbing only in individual coverage, but many group policies are also on the rise. In fact, when compared to five years ago, there has been an…