How
much does nursing home insurance cost?
Nursing home
insurance is not as expensive as many people think. Many
options can be customized to fit your specific needs and budget.
The actual cost of your coverage will depend on a number of factors
including:
- Your age
when you apply
- Your health
- The length
of time during which covered benefits would be available
- Specific
policy features, benefits and optional benefits you select
- Any discounts
you are eligible for
Many people
have found effective ways to pay the insurance premium, including:
- Interest
from general savings
- Dividends
- Annuity
income
The old
saying, "you get what you pay for", applies here. Nursing home
insurance is the one insurance product that you do not necessarily
want to get the lowest price on. You should consider the insurers' financial
stability in your decision.
Many people think that they will
save money on premiums if they just wait to buy nursing home
insurance. This is not necessarily true. The longer you wait,
the more you may pay in premiums over your lifetime.
Each year that you wait:
- Increases the annual cost of
the insurance because you should buy a higher daily benefit due
to the fact that the cost of nursing home care has gone up.
- You are a year older so your
premium will increase.
- You are at risk in the event
you have a health change and cannot qualify for coverage.
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