The WA Cares Fund is the nation’s first government-run long-term care insurance program, but how does it really compare to private insurance? In this episode, Scott A. Olson, CLTC, breaks down nine key reasons private long-term care insurance outshines the WA Cares Fund.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson explains the WA Cares Fund, the first government-run long-term care insurance program in the U.S. He highlights what Washington State did right and wrong with the program's design and explores key similarities between WA Cares and private LTC insurance. He also outlines six distinct advantages the WA Cares Fund offers over private LTC policies.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson, CLTC, explains how certain annuities can multiply your premium deposit, providing significant leverage for long-term care. He details how these products attract clients who need to prioritize easy underwriting, catastrophic coverage, and a built-in death benefit.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

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Phone: 877-727-9582
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Scott A. Olson breaks down the worst types of annuities marketed for long-term care planning. He explains why most annuity-based strategies fall short and how some approaches merely amount to self-insuring. If you're considering annuities as part of your LTC plan, this is a must-listen.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott discusses the history, purpose, and effectiveness of the NAIC's Rate Stability Regulation for long-term care insurance. He explains how to check if your policy is covered and notes that these regulations aim to reduce future premium increases. As a result, newer policies usually experience smaller or no rate increases compared to older ones.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

Contact Scott
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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson explains the truth about long-term care insurance rate increases and why many older policies saw steep hikes. Today’s policies, while more expensive upfront, are subject to stricter regulations that reduce the likelihood of significant future hikes. As a result, while minor adjustments are still possible, new buyers are far less likely to face the dramatic increases of the past.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

Contact Scott
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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson shares a true story that highlights the risks of relying on uninformed investment advisors when shopping for hybrid long-term care insurance. He explains how a poorly chosen policy can result in limited benefits or even no benefits at all.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson breaks down the five critical elements to compare when evaluating hybrid life/long-term care insurance policies. From death benefits and cash value to LTC coverage, premium schedules, and no-lapse guarantees, Scott simplifies the jargon so you can make an informed decision about which hybrid policy might be right for you.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

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Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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Discover how to get a personalized long-term care insurance quote without the hassle. In just two minutes, Scott A. Olson walks you through LTCShop.com's most popular feature: the Policy Finder. No phone calls, no sales pitches, just a simple, anonymous tool to help you find the right coverage at the right price.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

Contact Scott
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson tackles the common question of whether to buy a hybrid or traditional long-term care insurance policy. He explains five specific scenarios where a hybrid policy might be the better choice. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of comparing key features in a hybrid policy.

Welcome to Long-Term Care Insurance Now. Your trusted source for the latest insights, updates, and expert guidance on long-term care insurance. This show aims to break down everything you need to know to make informed decisions about protecting your future.

Hosted by Scott A. Olson, CLTC, a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured in the New York Times, among other national and trade publications. Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex world of long-term care planning.

Learn more at www.ltcshop.com
Interested in a personalized quote? Check out my Policy Finder

Buy Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/87570bu

Contact Scott
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 877-727-9582
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaolsoncltc/

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