How to Bring Up Long-Term Care Insurance with a Loved One

By Steve Elliott | May 1, 2017 | Comments Off on How to Bring Up Long-Term Care Insurance with a Loved One

Talking about end-of-life care and other topics are not always easy for family members. You may have an aging parent or other loved one with whom you want to discuss some of these things, but you may not know where to begin. After all, if you don’t do it right, if you don’t focus on the right things to say, emphasizing the most important benefits, this individual may not even listen.

Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums San Marcos CA - How to Bring Up Long-Term Care Insurance with a Loved One

Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums San Marcos CA – How to Bring Up Long-Term Care Insurance with a Loved One

When it comes to long-term care insurance topics, it may seem like a moot point. After all, who would even want to dish out more money on premiums for an insurance policy for something they may never need.

Here are a few ideas that may help you broach the topic of long-term care insurance with an elderly family member, spouse, or other loved one.

Think about it like auto insurance.

Even though we are required to have auto insurance whenever we register a vehicle, that doesn’t mean the policies ever going to pay out. You may be involved in a minor fender bender and go outside of your insurance with the person who was also involved in the accident.

Insurance is a protection.

If you didn’t have auto insurance and were involved in an accident, your personal assets could be held in liable. The same concept can be held with regard to long-term care insurance.

This person may never need long-term care and while paying the premiums for the insurance policy may seem like a waste of money, in the event they do need it, it could save them from financial ruin.

Learn as much as you can about it.

Before sitting down to discuss any type of long-term care insurance with a loved one, learn as much as you can about it. The more you learn about it, the more you may be able to counter arguments, questions, or comments he or she may have to dismiss the subject outright.

Talk about the future.

There’s a reason people plan for their retirement, save money, and even carry life insurance. Talk about the future they may not want to hear about. This could include health emergencies, recovering from injuries, or even if they reach their 80s or 90s and have difficulty with their mobility.

Encourage questions.

When you talk about long-term care insurance or any other senior care topic, encourage them to ask questions. When they get the opportunity to ask questions, they may be more engaged in the conversation.

Finally, listen.

You may believe this is the best thing for this elderly person, but make sure you take time to listen, absorb what they have to say, let it sink in, and figure out whether or not this really is the best thing for them moving forward.

If you or a loved-one are considering Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums in San Marcos CA, please contact Steve Elliott at Capstone Insurance for an honest discussion about your future and your options. Call today (858) 350-3161.

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