In this episode, Scott A. Olson, co-founder of LTCShop.com, shares a real client case highlighting what couples should do when one spouse may be uninsurable. He explains how health history affects eligibility and how even minor medical changes can close the window of insurability. Through Brian's story, Scott details the specific policy secured, including growing lifetime benefits and preferred health discounts.

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/

In this episode, Scott A. Olson shares the story of a healthy couple who were declined for long-term care insurance twice. Kevin was declined due to a single past prescription that most insurers considered uninsurable, while his wife, Kimberly, was approved both times. By working with multiple carriers and finding one with a different underwriting process, Scott secured Kevin a preferred-rate policy with growing benefits, a death benefit, and guaranteed premiums. The story highlights why working with a specialist who represents many companies can make all the difference.

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/

In this episode, Scott A. Olson uses two client profiles to show how osteoporosis, age, and overall health affect eligibility, policy design, benefits, and premiums. You’ll see how personalized planning led to two very different, but successful, long-term care insurance solutions. The takeaway is clear: the healthier you are when you apply, the more options you have and waiting can be costly.

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/

In this episode of Long-Term Care Insurance Now, Scott A. Olson breaks down a real client case involving chronic kidney disease. Meet "Carly," a 70-year-old client who was initially declined for coverage, yet ultimately secured a traditional long-term care insurance policy tailored to her complex health and financial situation. Scott explains why he chose this strategy over an annuity with an LTC rider, how the policy preserves liquidity, and how it provides valuable Medicaid asset protection. If you've been told you can't qualify for long-term care insurance due to kidney disease, this episode may change what you think is possible.

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/

In this episode, Scott A. Olson explains whether someone with chronic kidney disease can still qualify for long-term care coverage. He outlines why traditional long-term care insurance is often unavailable for individuals on dialysis or with complex health conditions, while highlighting how annuities with long-term care riders can offer a practical alternative. Scott emphasizes that even when traditional options are limited, there may still be effective strategies worth exploring.

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/

With nearly 30 years of experience, Scott A. Olson explains the first step of the four-step process to help you find long-term care insurance that fits your specific needs, beginning with a 20-minute introductory "get to know you" call. This initial conversation focuses on health history, personal goals, and how the policy should function, recognizing that underwriting and policy options vary widely. The goal is to design thoughtful, personalized coverage rather than recommend a one-size-fits-all solution.

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/

In this episode, Scott A. Olson discusses why married couples or partners don’t always need to buy long-term care insurance from the same company. Using the real-life example of Bob and Mindy, it shows how health differences can make separate policies a smarter choice, allowing each person to get the best coverage available to them. Scott explains how buying different policies from different companies can sometimes provide better protection, pricing, and flexibility for couples.

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/

In this episode, Scott explains how a high-income couple used a Pension Protection Act compliant annuity to fund long-term care coverage while avoiding $40,000 in taxes and penalties. He shares how a 1035 exchange turned a decades-old deferred annuity with significant taxable gains into tax-free long-term care benefits for both spouses. Scott also walks through why this strategy worked despite health challenges that made traditional long-term care insurance difficult or impossible to obtain.

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/

Should married couples always buy the same long-term care insurance policy from the same company? In this episode, Scott Olson, CLTC, walks through a real-life client case showing why the answer is often "maybe." Using the example of Alan and Michelle, he explains that buying separate policies from different insurers can sometimes deliver better benefits, lower premiums, and even additional death benefits than a shared 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/

In this episode, Scott A. Olson introduces Steve and Marilyn, a soon-to-retire couple who used the cash value of a life insurance policy to fund a Pension Protection Act–compliant annuity. He explains how they turned two smaller assets into lifetime, uncapped benefits with guaranteed inflation protection. Through thoughtful planning, you too can turn taxable assets into tax-free long-term care benefits while protecting your family’s broader net worth.

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/