A type of insurance that covers costs associated with long-term care services, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Basic self-care tasks including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and continence; used to determine eligibility for LTC benefits.
Activities of Daily Living
A policy feature that increases benefit amounts over time to keep pace with rising long-term care costs.
Inflation Protection
A policy provision ensuring that coverage cannot be canceled as long as premiums are paid, though premiums may increase.
Guaranteed Renewable
A state-approved LTC policy that allows policyholders to protect personal assets if they need Medicaid after exhausting benefits.
Partnership-Qualified LTC Policy
Temporary care services that provide relief for primary caregivers, typically covered by long-term care policies.
Respite Care
A provision in LTC policies that provides coverage for individuals diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other cognitive disorders.
Cognitive Impairment Benefit