J.K. Lasser's^TM Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Insurance

by Benjamin Lipson

• ISBN13: 9780471152057
• ISBN10: 0471152056
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Explains how not only to navigate the selection and application process but also how to protect yourself, your dignity, and your privacy Long-term care insurance is rapidly becoming one of the most important financial issues facing not only seniors, but also their children and grand-children. Lipson addresses everything from selecting a policy and choosing an insurer, to making a claim and understanding the tax consequences of a policy. Ben Lipson (Chestnut Hill, MA) has worked in the insurance industry for more than forty-five years and has become a consumer advocate, known for his work on insurance issues related to seniors. He is the founder and President of Just for Seniors Insurance, edits the Just for Seniors newsletter, and is a contributor to the Boston Globe.

Author Biography

BENJAMIN LIPSON has been a consumer advocate and newspaper columnist for more than two decades. Known for his work on patient rights, senior health care issues, and long-term care insurance, he has written more than 500 articles for the Boston Globe. Lipson has been actively involved in the insurance industry for fifty years. He is the founder and President of Just for Seniors Insurance, Inc., Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and edits the Just for Seniors newsletter.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Dr. Yung-Ping Chen.

Preface.

Introduction.

1. Independence for All.

2. Alternatives to Long-Term Care Insurance: Doing It Your Way.

3. Reading the Fine Print: How to Buy the Coverage You Want with the Dollars You Have.

4. Current Tax Con