Who is the LTC insurance really for?

Who is the LTC insurance really for?

Author: Diane Stoddart, Certified Long Term Care Consultant, CLTC November 6, 2025 Duration: 13:09
This week, I'm kind of on a soapbox. It seems that some people will keep asking about LTC insurance until someone tells them they don't need it. No one knows if we'll need help living at some point or not. We need to ask ourselves who the insurance is going to help. We're going to get care whether we plan or not. We need to ask oursleves who wil suffer the consequences of our failure to plan. It's the people helping us. We say we don't want to "burden our family", but by not discussing where we want to live, who we want helping us and how we will pay for care, by default, we are burdening them. Please review current and projected costs of care where you live here and please use at least a 4% annual increase in costs as we've seen that and more across the country over the last three decades. Then, schedule a phone or zoom meeting with me to design your family's plan here

Diane Stoddart brings a professional yet deeply personal perspective to the complex world of long-term care planning in Preparing For Tomorrow podcast. As a Certified Long Term Care Consultant, she understands that preparing for future care needs involves more than just finances-it's about safeguarding your family's well-being and peace of mind. Each conversation cuts through the industry jargon to clarify the real options available, from insurance products to legal strategies, all aimed at protecting your life savings from being depleted by unexpected care costs. You'll hear Diane break down essential concepts and terms, making a daunting subject feel manageable and urgent. Alongside expert guests, she explores the emotional and physical dimensions of caregiving, offering a holistic view that acknowledges the full weight of these decisions. This isn't about fear; it's about empowerment through knowledge. Tuning into this podcast provides a straightforward guide to creating a practical plan, ensuring you can face tomorrow with confidence rather than anxiety, knowing your loved ones and your legacy are secure.
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Question 4 - Can I get money back if I don't need care? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:37
There are multiple ways to design LTC plans to get mney back of care isn't needed. Listen to many options today. Part two comes next week. Estimate LTC insurance premiums here: Premium estimator Schedule a meeting with m…
Question 3 - What is an Elimination Period? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
Estimate LTC insurance premiums here: https://23149698.hs-sites.com/individual-calculator Ask a question here: https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/15min Listen to more podcast episodes here: https://preparingfortomorrow.libsy…
Question 2 - How much insurance do I need? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
LTC Resources Estimate LTC insurance premiums here https://23149698.hs-sites.com/individual-calculator Ask a question here https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/15min Listen to podcast episodes here https://preparingfortomorrow…
Question 1 - What does LTC insurance pay for? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
Schedule with me at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/60min Ask a question at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min Website: https://preparing4tomorrow.com/ Podcast episodes: https://preparingfortomorrow.libsyn.com/ What you…
Reason For The Season - Song for you to enjoy from us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
We wish everyone a joyful Christmas and holiday season. Celebrate with those near and far, and enjoy all the bountiful gifts of love and family. Open your hearts and love those you love even more this season. Welcome tho…
Notice who is helping who this holiday season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
As you gather with family and friends this holiday season, I ask you to notice sons and daughters helping their moms and dads perform simple tasks like cutting their food or getting in and out of chairs. Ask yourself and…
2 years ago... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
Diane shares two client stories and some of her own family's story that have all developed over the last two years. So many people want to wait as long as they can to own LTC insurance, but they fail to understand that h…
Case Study: Joe 71 & Jenny 72 single premium life/LTC hybrid plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:37
This week, we're sharing how Joe & Jenny used a single payment to create a paid up LTC and/or death benefit that pay tax-free when care is needed or when death occurs. This couple is in their 70s and are thankfully healt…
Our Thanksgiving card and song for you [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
This week, let's all be thankful for the people we have in our lives. We'll get back to preparing to help them help us better when we need help living - after enjoying those we love most today! Happy Thanksgiving