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Long-Term Care Insurance

Whether you have been thinking about it for a while, or it recently became a topic of discussion, long-term care insurance is something that many people rely on. Long-term care insurance is the insurance that will cover your long-term care needs. These needs can range from a variety of services and vary between people and their specific situations. At Echo Financial Services in Houston, we help people take care of their finances and prepare for the future. If you are thinking about your long-term care insurance, we can help you! Keep reading to learn more about long-term care insurance and contact our team today to get started.

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Why Would I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

Long-term care insurance helps you to ensure that there is a plan and a caregiver for when you need help. Oftentimes, women outlive their husbands and they are their caretaker. However, when the woman needs a caretaker, who can they turn to? Many people also rely on their children but for those who need round the clock specialized care, a specialty care taker may be necessary.

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How Do I Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance?

The payment for long-term care insurance is different for everyone. The payment is usually based on the situation and the insurance that you currently have. One way to pay for long-term care insurance is to begin planning it early on so that you can put finances towards it. Our team can assess your situation and help you to begin preparing through our different resources.

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What Happens After a Diagnosis?

After a diagnosis, your long-term care insurance can change. This is situational and is dependent on the person, the situation, the diagnosis, and their needs. If you recently got a diagnosis that you think may affect your long-term care insurance, our team can help you determine what to do next!

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Can I Use Medicare or Medicaid?

Medicare does not pay for long-term care insurance but Medicaid sometimes does based on a person’s financial situation. However, the long-term care provided from Medicaid often leaves people in care homes with more than one person in a room and no privacy. If you are trying to determine your healthcare costs with Medicare, our team can help you navigate your specific situation.

Long-term care insurance is necessary for many people and their assets. If you want to protect your future self, it is important to start planning on your long-term care. At Echo Financial Services, we can help you begin planning for your long-term care insurance plan. Get in contact with us today to get started!