Long-term Care Insurance: Why You Should Buy Now

Thinking about Long-term Care?
Don’t wait any longer, buy now.
photo by Doug Sheffer

Long-term care insurance was first sold in the U.S. in 1987, with Canada following in the early 90s, and there's still a limited number of Canadians with long-term care policies. That's why we have seven reasons why you should consider buying long-term care insurance now.

1. Aging population - According to Statistics Canada, one in every seven Canadians is 65 and over.

2. Cost of care increasing in Canada. The Canadian government already spends $3.9 billion on Alzheimer's and dementia.

3. Many long-term care policies have optional home care service - This is especially important when the average cost of a private room in a nursing home is $74,000/year.

4.  The choice of home care or nursing home care gives the insured independence and control to be cared in a way he or she chooses. .

5. This control prevents the insured from being a burden on his or her family.

6. The cost of long-term care coverage increases as people age and the likelihood of qualifying for coverage decreases.

7. The weekly or monthly long-term care benefit received is tax-free.

For more details visit our Long Term Care Quote Page or contact us at 1-866-899-4849.