Long-Term Care Insurance Cost In Florida
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Florida long-term care insurance can protect the future well-being of your family. By preparing in advance, you can ensure security and peace of mind for the years ahead, knowing that you will be able to:
✔ Obtain high-quality and affordable care.
✔ Protect your assets for the benefit of your spouse and other beneficiaries.
✔ Alleviate the burden on your loved ones, sparing them from the responsibility of providing care.
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Did You Know?
Almost 70% of people turning age 65 today will need some type of long-term care in the future. The average length of time people need care is 3 years.1
One-third of people may never need long-term care, but 20% will need it for longer than 5 years. On average women need 3.7 years of care while men need 2.2 years.2
In 2024, the average cost for 3 years of long-term care in Florida is $410,625 ($136,875/year). The cost is projected to be $741,633 by 2044 ($247,211/year).3
Understand Long-Term Care Costs in Florida
Florida Cost of Long-Term Care – 2024 (annual) | |||
| Nursing Home (private room) | Assisted Living (private room) | Home Care (44 Hours/week) | |
| Florida Average | $136,875 | $57,000 | $68,640 |
| Region | Nursing Home | Assisted Living Facility | Home Health Care |
| Cape Coral Area | $178,850 | $68,100 | $75,504 |
| Crestview Area | $124,100 | $37,500 | $38,896 |
| Deltona Area | $127,750 | $48,000 | $74,360 |
| Gainesville | $120,450 | $96,663 | $68,640 |
| Homosassa Springs | $147,460 | $57,000 | n/a |
| Jacksonville | $146,000 | $64,200 | $61,776 |
| Lakeland Area | $164,250 | $63,504 | $70,928 |
| Miami Area | $166,988 | $63,000 | $68,640 |
| Naples Area | n/a | $60,810 | $75,504 |
| North Port Area | $141,620 | $59,580 | $80,080 |
| Ocala | $143,810 | $47,625 | $97,240 |
| Orlando Area | $124,465 | $45,870 | $70,928 |
| Palm Bay Area | $138,153 | $56,970 | $61,776 |
| Panama City | $105,120 | $70,455 | $68,640 |
| Pensacola Area | $119,538 | $27,534 | $57,200 |
| Port St. Lucie | $112,785 | $70,620 | $68,640 |
| Punta Gorda | n/a | $44,685 | $106,392 |
| Sebastian Area | $103,295 | $66,000 | $66,352 |
| Sebring | $109,500 | $55,140 | $70,928 |
| Tallahassee | $317,368 | $80,940 | $52,624 |
| Tampa Area | $143,993 | $50,550 | $68,640 |
Source: Annual cost of care survey conducted by CareScout®, site accessed 03/14/2024
Does Medicare Cover Long-Term Care?
No, Medicare does not pay for long-term care (custodial care). This type of care makes up more than 90% of all long-term care services. Examples of custodial care is when you need help with activities of daily living (walking, bathing, eating, dressing, using the toilet). Those who receive long-term care most often need it because of a physical impairment from a stroke. Or, due to cognitive impairment from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t make the mistake of thinking Medicare covers long-term care costs. It doesn’t.
Further, about 80% of care at home is provided by unpaid caregivers. With more than half of this care including assistance from a home health aide with personal care such as bathing or feeding.4 And it’s not only seniors that need long-term care. Over 35 percent of people currently receiving care are between the ages of 18 and 64.5
When To Buy Long-Term Care Coverage
Like most advisors, we recommend buying LTC insurance in your fifties or early sixties for the following reasons:
- The younger you are when you buy a policy, the lower the annual long-term care insurance premiums.
- Even though you pay premiums a longer period of time, you’ll typically pay less overall than someone buying at an older age.
- By the time you reach your mid sixties, you’re more likely to have a medical condition that makes you ineligible for a preferred-health discount, or makes it tough to get coverage at all. In short, this is coverage you need to buy when you’re still in good health.
So it almost never pays to wait. And, while you’re waiting, you’re uninsured. If an accident or illness happens causing you to need long-term care services, you’ll end up paying for care out of pocket.
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How Much Does LTC Insurance Cost in Florida?
Florida long-term care insurance rates depend on your age, health history and type of plan you select. Additionally, the cost is dependent on the following four features of plan design allowing you to choose the size of policy and cost:
- Benefit Period: Determine the duration of benefits that suits your needs and budget.
- Daily Benefit: Choose the daily benefit amount based on your preferences and the cost of care in your area.
- Elimination Period: Similar to a deductible but measured in days, this waiting period lets you customize how soon benefits are paid.
- Inflation Protection: If chosen, this option safeguards your coverage against the impact of inflation over time.
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Florida Long-Term Care Insurance Options
These are the types of long-term care insurance plans available in Florida.
Conventional LTC Insurance & Florida Long-Term Care Partnership
- The most comprehensive long-term care protection for your dollar
- About half of all long-term care insurance policies purchased
- The broadest set of options
- Recurring insurance premiums
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Hybrid Life Insurance with Long-Term Care
- A permanent life insurance policy that can be used during your lifetime if you need long-term care services
- If long-term care is not needed, your asset passes to your estate as a tax-free death benefit
- Insurance policy may build cash value and have a return of premium option
- Premiums will NOT increase and 1035 exchanges are possible
- Can be funded with qualified dollars (IRA, 401k, etc.)
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Hybrid Annuity with Long-Term Care
- A deferred annuity contract with a fixed interest rate and possible indexing for asset growth plus long-term care coverage
- If not exhausted paying for long-term care services, the annuity will transfer to your estate
- Long-term care benefits are typically double or triple the value of the annuity
- Insurance premiums will NOT increase and 1035 exchanges are possible
- Can be funded with qualified dollars (IRA, 401k, etc.)
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Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program
Florida offers Long-Term Care Partnership policies that integrate private long-term care insurance with Medicaid asset protection. The primary objective of the Florida Long-Term Care Partnership is to promote proactive long-term care planning. By preparing in advance, individuals can safeguard themselves against the financial burdens associated with nursing facilities, assisted living, or home health care services.
These Florida Long-Term Care Partnership policies provide special asset protection advantages, enabling you to retain all or a portion of your assets under the Florida Medicaid program. This distinctive benefit is applicable when your long-term care requirements extend beyond the coverage period of your Partnership policy.
The typical cost of a Florida Long-Term Care Partnership policy is comparable to that of conventional long-term care insurance premiums. Nevertheless, we conduct a comparison of Florida Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership policies with non-partnership options for you. This analysis may reveal alternatives that align more closely with your requirements. For instance, hybrid long-term care insurance policies are not offered under the Florida LTC Partnership statutes, yet they are preferred by approximately fifty percent of policyholders.
Florida LTC Partnership Reciprocity
Reciprocity is relevant when you purchase a qualifying Long-Term Care Partnership policy in a different state and subsequently relocate to Florida. This provision enables you to maintain the unique asset protection benefits upon your arrival in Florida. Additionally, if you are already receiving benefits from your Partnership policy prior to your move, the State of Florida will acknowledge the asset protection you have accrued for Medicaid eligibility.
Long-Term Care Insurance Providers in Florida
Here is a list of long-term care insurance providers in Florida. They offer you financial protection from the risk of future care needs and provide a range of options to choose from. We compare the premiums and financial strength of these providers to find you the best policy to meet your needs and budget.
- Bankers Life & Casualty
- Brighthouse Financial
- Global Atlantic
- LifeSecure Insurance Company
- Lincoln Financial Group (Lincoln MoneyGuard)
- Mutual of Omaha
- National Guardian Life (NGL)
- Nationwide Life Insurance Company
- New York Life
- Northwestern Mutual
- Securian Financial
- State Farm
- State Life Insurance Company (OneAmerica)
- Thrivent Financial
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Our Florida LTC specialists offer objective guidance on a wide range of long-term care planning products and strategies. Expect personalized service on topics such as:
✔ Choosing from a variety of long-term care insurance products
✔ Suggestions for the provider best suited to your situation and goals
✔ Assistance with health qualifying for coverage
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