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Long-Term Care Insurance Calculator

Estimate long-term care insurance premiums based on age, coverage amount, and benefit period.

Annual Premium
$3,360
Monthly Premium
$280
Total Benefit Pool
$219,000
Monthly Benefit
$6,000

Long-Term Care Insurance Calculator: Estimate Your Premium

Long-term care insurance covers the costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care when you can no longer perform daily activities independently. The average nursing home costs over $90,000 per year.

This calculator estimates premiums based on your age, desired daily benefit, benefit period, and inflation protection. Buying at a younger age significantly reduces premiums.

About 70% of people over 65 will need some form of long-term care. Medicare covers very limited long-term care, making private insurance essential for asset protection.

For related tools, see our life insurance calculator and retirement calculator.

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When should I buy long-term care insurance?+
The ideal age is 50-60. Premiums increase 6-8% per year of age. After 70, it may be prohibitively expensive or unavailable.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
The national average is $7,500-$9,000/month for a semi-private room, or $90,000-$108,000 per year.
Does Medicare cover long-term care?+
Medicare covers only up to 100 days of skilled nursing care following a hospital stay. It does not cover custodial (non-medical) care.
What is inflation protection?+
It increases your daily benefit 3-5% per year to keep pace with rising care costs. It adds 30-40% to premiums but is highly recommended.

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