Extended Elder Care Insurance for federal employees may include home health care insurance(HHCI), long-term care insurance(LTCI) or short-term care insurance (STCI) and is designed to provide coverage for a limited duration, typically ranging from a few months to a couple years. It is often used to cover gaps in care or for specific healthcare needs when traditional long-term care insurance may not be suitable or available.
Elder care insurance typically covers services related to assisted living, home health care, facility care, adult day care, respite care and hospice care. These policies may also include coverage for skilled nursing facilities, and memory care. The specific coverage and benefits will depend on the policy you choose and the insurance provider.
Effective 12/19/2022, the U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) suspended all new long term care applications through FLTCIP until further notice “to assess benefit offerings and establish sustainable premium rates…”
The FLTCIP suspension will remain in effect for at least 24 months. Based on previous benefit and premium changes, new benefits and/or premiums may change dramatically.
Now what?
How can federal employees offset the elder care needs for themselves or their parents?
AllFeds is now offering three possible solutions
Home Health Care:
- Issue ages 45-89
- Up to $160,000 for Home Health Care
- Guaranteed renewable for life
- May include up to $600 annual Rx benefit in most states
- Extremely Simplified underwriting…only two health questions
Extended Elder Care:
- Issue ages 45-89
- Up to $110,000 for home care AND $145,000 for facility care….a possible $250,000 of extended elder care benefits for you or your parents.
- Relaxed underwriting…..possible approvals MAY include those with MS, ALS, COPD, diabetes, alcohol/substance abuse and obesity.
- available riders may include Rx, hospital indemnity and annual exam benefits
Term Life/LTC policy:
- Issue Ages 19-70…must be working 30 hours per week at time of issue
- Fully portable and guaranteed renewable for life
- Benefits up to $150,000….combined benefits may be used as home health care, facility long term care or a death benefit
- Extremely relaxed underwriting…only four health questions
- Guaranteed acceptance up to $75,000 if working 30 hours per week at time of issue.
At Allfeds, we believe these three options will provide federal employees and their parents extremely valuable, affordable and attainable solutions to their elder care needs.
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Not all policies are available in all states but state approvals are being updated monthly. Insurance products and regulations may vary by country and state, so it’s crucial to consult with a licensed insurance agent or broker for specific and up-to-date information in your area.