Kentucky Long-Term Care Partnership Program Information

Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program The partnership program is designed to provide incentives for people to take personal responsibility for their own care by purchasing long-term care insurance. The program was designed to reduce Medicaid costs for nursing...

What is a Tax-Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?

Tax-Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance Policy = A policy that conforms to certain standards in federal law and offers certain federal tax advantages. What does the IRS say about qualified long-term care insurance contracts:  A qualified long-term care insurance...

What is the "Cash Benefit" in a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?

Cash Benefit = A feature in a long-term care insurance policy that allows the policy benefits to be used by the policyholder in any way he/she chooses.  A “cash benefit” is often used to pay a family member to provide care.  A “cash benefit”...