The Complete Idiot's Guide To Long-Term Care Planning

Plot

-- The basic motivators will drive people to want to learn more about this topic -- fear, money, and insecurity.-- Consumers fear losing their life savings to LTC costs. Yet, they hesitate to buy insurance with an annual premium of $1,800 without knowing what it covers.-- In October of 2002 (one month after this book's release), the federal government will be rolling out a payroll deduction plan whereby all government employees and retirees (approximately 18 million people) will have the same opportunity to save for their long-term care needs as they currently have for their 401(k).Until recently, long-term care planning was one of the most often overlooked aspects of retirement planning. But with prominent figures such as Ronald Reagan, Christopher Reeves, Michael J. Fox, Janet Reno, and Muhammed Ali raising the country's awareness of long-term care, individuals are starting to buy long-term care insurance by the millions. But for every person who buys, two or three do not -- often because it is the most confusing type of insurance they have ever seen. Consumers are paralyzed into inaction by insurance offerings that aren't standard, change frequently, and have complex tax implications. They are looking for help. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Long-term Care Planning will guide readers through the process of identifying how they plan to live out this period of their life and will thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of both privately funded and publicly funded options. It will also provide the tools to explore finances, as well as the financial aspects of various long-term care options, so that readers can make the most informed decision regarding the type of insurancewhich best addresses their specific needs.