Long-Term Care Insurance Facts - Statistics
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The following industry data compiled by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance from leading LTC insurers. Data may be used when properly sourced to: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2012 LTCi Sourcebook." Policy data is based on 2011 applicants for individual policies.
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- 8.1 Million Americans are protected with long-term care insurance.
- 337,000 new Americans obtain LTC insurance coverage in 2011.
- $6.6 Billion in LTC insurance claims paid (2011).
- Over 200,000 individuals received LTC insurance benefits (2011).
- $3 Million claim benefit for a single individual surpassed.
| Ages When People Apply For Long-Term Care Insurance (2011) | |
|---|---|
| Under35 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 3.0% |
| 45-54 | 22.0% |
| 55-64 | 56.5% |
| 65-74 | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| 75orOlder | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| Daily Benefit Amount - New Individual Policies (2011) | |
|---|---|
| Less than $99 | 7.0% |
| $100 - $149 | 36.0% |
| $150 - $199 | 34.5% |
| $200 - $249 | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| $200+ | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| Elimination Period - New Individual Policies (2011) | |
|---|---|
| Less than 30 Days | 0.9% |
| 31 - 89 Days | 3.1% |
| 90 - 100 Days | 92.0% |
| 100+ Days | 4.0% |
| Benefit Period - New Individual Policies (2011) | |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 Years | 11.5% |
| 3 Years | 33.8% |
| 4 Years | 25.5% |
| 5 Years | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| 6-10 Years | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| Lifetime | See 2012 Sourcebook |
| Age of Claimant For New Claims Opened In 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Under Age 50 | 0.3% |
| Age 50 - 59 | 1.7% |
| Age 60 - 69 | 8.4% |
| Age 70 - 79 | 24.1% |
| Age 80+ | 65.5% |
| Newly Opened Long Term Care Insurance Claims That Paid For | |
|---|---|
| Home Care | 56.0% |
| Assisted Living | 19.0% |
| Nursing Home | 31.0% |
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