Category Archives for Long Term Care Costs

Many forward looking retirees who purchased long term care insurance are shocked at the huge long term care rate increases they’re being billed for. READ MORE: How is a 90% long-term care rate hike OK?

An analysis of the top ten long term care insurance companies show that the average cost of long term care insurance jumped from 6% to 17% compared to last year. READ MORE: Tips for Buying Long-Term Care Insurance Amid Rising Rates

Long term care insurance rates continue to rise because of low interest rates and low yields on fixed income investments. Despite the significant risk of long term care, only eight million people have some kind of long term care coverage. READ MORE: Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance Keeps Rising

A recent survey by the Metlife Mature Market Institute showed that the cost of long term care services continues to climb. In 2011 the cost of long term care rose more quickly than the rate of inflation with the exception of home care services which remained the same as the previous year. READ MORE: Survey […]

U.S. long-term health-care costs rose as much as 5.6 percent this year, led by assisted-living expenses, and are climbing at a steeper rate during a weak economy. READ MORE: Long-Term Care Costs Rise at Faster Pace, MetLife Says