Long-Term Care Insurance Now

"I’m 55, married and want a $1.5 million long-term care policy."

Scott A. Olson

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In this episode, Scott A. Olson breaks down a recent MarketWatch article to clear up common misconceptions about long-term care insurance. He highlights how the author completely overlooked the power of a shared benefit rider, which allows a married couple to secure a larger pool of coverage far more affordably than buying separate policies. Scott also tackles the "use it or lose it" myth, addresses historic premium anxieties, and exposes the hidden risks buried inside alternative universal life products with chronic illness riders.

MarketWatch Article: "I’m 55, married, and want a $1.5 million long-term care policy. Do I get a traditional or hybrid?"*

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Scott A. Olson, CLTC®, is co-founder of LTCShop.com and host of Long-Term Care Insurance Now. He has specialized exclusively in long-term care insurance since 1995 and is licensed nationwide. His National Producer Number (NPN) is 617232.

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