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Price is what scares away most prospective long term care insurance buyers. If a policy is designed to insure almost every possible scenario encountered and guaranteed to pay a lifetime benefit, the premium price will be numbingly high. There are ways to optimize a policy, so the premium can be cheaper.

71% of Medicare recipients mistakenly believe Medicare is a primary source for covering long term care. This is according to the recently released results of Genworth’s 2012 Cost of Care study. In reality, Medicare does not cover the cost of most long term care needs and will only pay for about 100 days of skilled nursing care. Afterward, the insured is 100% responsible for the costs. Sadly enough, 87% of people under the age of 65 mistakenly believe their private health insurance will cover the cost of long term care.

The following factors can make a difference when purchasing a policy:

Facility Daily Benefit is the actual cost per day that a policy will cover. It’s a good idea to ask for quotes based on a policy that would cover $ 100 per day, because then it’s easy to determine a higher or lower multiple based on that number.

Facility Benefit Period is the actual length of time that a policy will pay out. The average stay in a long term care facility is about two years, but most people need care for even less. If a lifetime benefit seems too costly, than a five-year benefit should be considered instead.

Home Care Daily Benefit is the percentage of the policy benefit that can be applied to skilled care in the home. This is the favored method for most people, and plans offering 100% of the benefit pertaining to home care should definitely be considered.

Inflation Protection is a benefit that takes future health care costs inflation into consideration. Future costs of health care are expected to rise. This should be a cardinal concern for potential policy holders. If the potential buyer is in their 50s or 60s, compound inflation protection should be considered. If they’re in their 70s or older, the premiums are likely to be extremely costly, so a simple inflation protection or none will reduce the costs of a premium.

Facility Elimination Period is the initial time in which a policy will not pay. Since Medicare will usually pay for the first 100 days, it’s wise to consider an elimination period of 90 days or more.

Marital Discounts are significant discounts for couples who plan on purchasing insurance together. Many insurance companies offer shared policies that offer less underwriting and reduced costs. Research is suggested however. If a spouse has a history of heart disease, this means they’ll have a higher risk of death and should consider opting out. Nonetheless, a spouse with a family history of dementia should strongly consider applying before symptoms occur. Once symptoms arise, that spouse will likely be denied.

If the potential buyer has liquid assets valuing more than $ 2 million, it is suggested that they consider self-insuring the chance of an event This is just as long as their retirement withdrawal rate is not depleting their nest egg. However, if a potential buyer’s net worth is below $ 250,000, an event would consume the nest egg so quickly that paying insurance premiums would be impossible. Although in that situation, Medicaid might qualify them once debility sets in.

What could be the solution to high-priced premiums? It is suggested to only partially insure the chance of a Long Term Care incident. A policy with a reduced benefit like $ 100-150 per day should also be taken into consideration along with a shorter benefit period, such as three to five years. This would still allow some coverage for less.

About Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. – Robert Cardona, a health care provider for the past 20 years and owner of Robert Cardona LTC Solutions Inc. has a sincere desire to help potential clients plan for in-home or custodial care. By promoting self-esteem through physical and emotional well-being, his understanding of the occupational therapy philosophy is shown. (Padvocacy.net)

Robert Cardona would be honored to serve as the insurance agent of choice when considering the appropriate insurance product to meet every individual’s needs. Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. offers alternatives to prevent leaving burdens on unsuspecting offspring. These alternatives will ease future financial, physical, and emotional pressures left on friends and family when LTC becomes a medical necessity. This allows harmony and self-confidence that the forefathers of the current generation knew. What was once taken for granted, must now be planned.

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Home Care Assistance, North Americas leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is committed to providing family caregivers with the resources they need to manage their stress and prevent caregiver burnout. Last year, Home Care Assistance published the widely acclaimed Handbook of Live-In Care, which provides family caregivers with expert advice on caring for a loved one; the valuable resource spans everything from understanding the psychology of home-bound adults to practical how-to tips on assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing and grooming. This May, Home Care Assistance is excited to host a free, informational webinar, Caregiver Burnout and How to Protect Your Health, which will explore the challenges that family caregivers face and provide practical tips that individuals can apply to improve their own health and quality of life.

The webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 11:00 AM Pacific, 2 PM Eastern, and will be led by Dr. Jennifer Hoblyn, professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and chief medical officer of eTherapi, an online therapy provider that connects adults seeking to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing to licensed therapists who provide counseling online via live video conferencing. To register for the Caregiver Burnout webinar, please visit http://www.homecareassistance.com/caregiver-burnout and reserve your spot today.

We are dedicated to supporting family caregivers and educating the broader public through our webinar series, specifically the upcoming webinar discussion on caregiver burnout, said Lauren Robison, owner of Home Care Assistance of New Hampshire. It is pertinent that family caregivers are cognizant of the added pressures caregiving contributes to their lives and know the tools and resources that are available to them to help cope with this role.

Caregiving has rapidly become a second profession for many individuals; nearly one in three adults provides ongoing care to an elderly or chronically frail loved one. The typical family caregiver is a 50 year old female, often married and employed, providing care for her elderly mother and father. Family caregivers are often juggling commitments to their work, their children, their family and friends and their communities alongside their caregiving responsibilities. Furthermore, they often lack or do not know where to seek the resources and support system needed to manage the stress associated with their responsibilities; its no wonder then that 46% of family caregivers suffer from clinically significant symptoms of depression and other forms of caregiver burnout. In addition to causing depression, caregiver burnout can lead to changes in energy, mood and diet; full-time caregiving can reduce an individuals life expectancy by up to eight years. Education and awareness about caregiver burnout are important steps in prevention and control of this insidious and all too common problem.

Were so excited to have Dr. Hoblyn speak to our audience of thousands of family caregivers, said Lily Sarafan, President of Home Care Assistance. The vast majority of these individuals are so busy balancing their responsibilities as parents, spouses, professionals and caregivers that they dont recognize the signs of burnout and the impact that it can have on their lives. Our mission at Home Care Assistance is to change the way the world ages; advocating for family caregivers and providing education around health and quality of life for these individuals is just one of the many ways we are fulfilling our mission.

For individuals currently providing care for a family member or loved one, use Home Care Assistances Caregiver Burnout Checklist to self-evaluate the impact of caregiving on your life.

For more information about Home Care Assistance or to learn more about their highly trained caregivers and home care services, please visit http://www.NewHampshireHomeCareAssistance.com or call 603-714-2696. Home Care Assistance is located at 264 South River Road in Bedford and serves all of central and southern New Hampshire.

ABOUT HOME CARE ASSISTANCE

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2012 Franchise500

The California Department of Health Care Services has selected Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) to participate in its proposed dual eligibles demonstration pilot for both Los Angeles County and San Diego County. The state of California is pursuing new approaches to service the dual eligibles population beneficiaries that are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Following a period for stakeholder input, California will submit this proposal to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for approval. Compare Health Insurance, a local health insurance brokerage, looks forward to the results of the pilot program. John Weiss, owner of Compare Health Insurance says, “Helping all seniors afford Medicare insurance and Part B premiums is a worthy pursuit that will only benefit our state”.

Compare Health Insurance has been providing Californians with expert health insurance advice for over 20 years. The San Diego health insurance agency offers its customers direct access to the states top insurance providers, as well as competitive health insurance quotes for individual, small group and large group coverage.

The company serves San Diego and San Diego County and is proud to assist San Diegans in finding the best insurance coverage for their needs and budget. Whether an individual needs long term or short term coverage or can no longer afford COBRA or HIPAA coverage, Compare Health Insurance can help. Visit http://www.CompareCarriers.net to get a quote right away, or call (888) 504-6171 for personal guidance.

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Bayshore Solutions, a leading Tampa Web design firm, is proud to announce the launch of a custom website design for Student Health Services (SHS). SHS came to Bayshore Solutions in need of an updated website design with better functionality to serve its University of South Florida community.

Student Health Services at the University of South Florida is a clinic dedicated to its mission of providing students high quality health care and education to strengthen student learning and promote lifelong success through health and wellness. The services provided by SHS helps students achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which in turn helps support academic success.

Student Health Services needed a redesign of its existing student health portal as well as the capability to link to other USF departments. Bayshore Solutions developed a website that provides this information supporting the well-being of the entire USF student population. Students can now schedule appointments, download all necessary forms prior to arriving at the center, and find several useful links on the website including information on insurance, fees, hours of operation and more.

Through the integration of Bayshore Solutions WebModules CMS, or Web content management system on the new website, Student Health Services can readily update information for students and parents, share articles and promote wellness within the USF community.

Bayshore Solutions is pleased to develop this value-building online asset for Student Health Services which now serves as the central location for USF students, parents, staff and faculty to access wellness information and resources, said Kevin Hourigan, President and CEO of Bayshore Solutions.

The new student healthcare website design for USFs Student Health Services can be found at: http://www.shs.usf.edu/default.aspx.

About Bayshore Solutions

Interactive marketing agency Bayshore Solutions, offers award-winning capabilities for custom Web design, Web site development, e-commerce, and Internet advertising. Founded in 1996, the Tampa Web site design company has delivered custom Web applications and Interactive Marketing Services throughout the USA and internationally with physical offices accessible to Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Dade County, and Broward County in Florida. Bayshore Solutions integrates technology and Internet marketing services to ensure measurable results for clients. For more information about Web site design and Internet marketing services visit http://www.BayshoreSolutions.com.

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In recognition of April as National Donate Life Month, The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia in partnership with Gift of Life Donor Program honored PA State Troopers Corporal Donald Hughes and Corporal Paul Roy with the Childrens Champion Award for flying patient Colin Vengen to The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia during Tropical Storm Lee in September 2011.

Colin had been on the wait list for a new liver after being treated for hepatoblastoma, a cancer of the liver. When his family received the call that a liver was available, his family was shocked to learn that all three roads that would take them to The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia were flooded. The Pennsylvania State Trooper Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations flew Colin and his family through the tropical storm to The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia to ensure Colin could receive his lifesaving liver transplant.

The Childrens Champion Award, established by The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, honors individuals and/or organizations that improve the lives of children. Previous recipients include Governor Ed Rendell, Congressman Charlie Dent, and the National Association of Childrens Hospitals.

Donate Life Month is part of a national observance to increase awareness for life-saving organ, eye and tissue donations. Donate Life Month brings attention to the more than 1,800 children across the nation who are waiting for a potentially lifesaving transplant.

Each person who signs up as a donor can potentially save eight lives through organ donation, restore sight to two people through cornea donation, and improve mobility and health of up to 50 others through tissue donation. These are real lives that are being dramatically impacted by people who choose to become part of the registry.

Consider giving someone a second chance at life by registering to become an organ donor:

http://www.chop.edu/service/transplant-center/home.html