Approved CE Course ID: 28452

Course Type: Long-Term Care

Course Credit: 1 Hour

This course provides insurance professionals with an overview of the long-term care (LTC) insurance marketplace. Participants will learn about the need for LTC insurance, the design and structure of policies, and the products currently available. In addition, participants will learn how Baby Boomers are beginning to influence where people receive their care and more importantly who is able to provide the care. The course also reviews group LTC opportunities, tax considerations, tax- incentives provided by the Pension Protection Act and recent state and federal legislative updates. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to assist clients—both individuals and employer groups—with LTC planning.

Learning Objectives:

·  Explain the types of services LTC insurance pays for.

·  Identify the benefit components of an LTC insurance plan.

·  Describe funding options and who pays for LTC services.

·  Compare different LTC insurance products available in the market.

·  Recognize opportunities in both the individual and group LTC insurance space.

·  Summarize recent federal and state legislation related to LTC.