In this episode, Wade and Alex discuss the different features of long-term care insurance. They cover topics such as waiting periods, benefit periods, benefit amounts, inflation adjustments, and methods of payment. They also touch on the administrative aspects of managing long-term care insurance and qualifying expenses. In this conversation, Alex and Wade discuss various aspects of long-term care insurance. They cover topics such as the definition of activities of daily living, the differences between policies, the option for couples to pool their benefits, the concept of hybrid policies, underwriting requirements, coverage for living abroad, liquidity and death benefit options, ways to lower premiums, and the importance of sharing your long-term care plan with family members. The conversation concludes with a discussion on implementation and monitoring of the plan, including the importance of staying healthy and reviewing the plan regularly.

Takeaways

• Long-term care insurance policies have different features that need to be considered, such as waiting periods, benefit periods, and benefit amounts.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Different Features of Long-Term Care Insurance

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