The Hidden Gaps in Coverage: Why Life with LTC Fills a Critical Need

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Here’s the truth your clients need to hear: Health insurance and Medicare do not provide meaningful long-term care coverage. At best, Medicare covers up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility—and only under specific circumstances. Medicaid? That’s only an option after spending down most of your assets.

These limitations leave a serious protection gap, especially for employees who assume their existing benefits will cover extended care needs.

That’s where Life Insurance with Long-Term Care (LTC) steps in.

Hybrid life policies with LTC riders provide:

  • Dual protection through life insurance and long-term care coverage
  • Guaranteed benefits, whether used for care or passed to beneficiaries
  • Portability and affordability—ideal for a diverse, mobile workforce
  • Cash value accumulation for emergency access

With 70% of people over 65 expected to need long-term care (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services), planning isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Why This Matters for Brokers

By helping clients understand where Medicare and health insurance fall short, you open the door to a more thoughtful, more comprehensive benefits conversation. Hybrid Life with LTC isn’t just another policy—it’s the missing link in financial wellness and long-term planning.

Want to learn how to start the conversation with your clients?

Visit TheVBShop.com to explore your options.