Long-Term Care Insurance Facts - Data - Statistics - 2021 Reports
The information and data provided below from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is based on data researched or gathered by the organization. Information may be used with proper citation (Data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, www.aaltci.org) unless as indicated otherwise. THANK YOU..
2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Information - Click on the links to 'jump'
- 2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index (AGE 55, Male - Female - Couples)
- 2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index (AGE 60, Male - Female - Couples)
- 2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index (AGE 65, Male - Female - Couples)
- Compare Costs: Traditional LTC Insurance versus Linked Benefit LTC (No growth)
- Compare Costs: Traditional LTC Insurance versus Linked Benefit LTC (3% growth)
- Cost of Waiting To Apply for Long-Term Care Insurance (ages 55-75)
- Comparing Long-Term Care Insurance Costs - 2016 - 2021 (Male, age 55)
- Comparing Long-Term Care Insurance Costs - 2016 - 2021 (Female, age 55)
- Costs of Care (Monthly) - Homemaker, Assisted Living, Nursing Home
- Couples - Both Spouses Using LTC Policy 4x More Than Expected
- Couples - Surviving Spouse Using LTC Policy 3x More Than Expected
- Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims (2020, with prior years)
- Likelihood of Using Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
- Claims Data: - Time from policy purchase to claim
- Claims Data: - Largest and Mean long-term care insurance claims paid
- Persistency of Long-Term Care Insurance (2015-2019)
- Sales of New Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance (2020)
- Sales of New Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance (1995-2020)
- Total Number of Annuity & Life PLUS LTC Policies (2015-2019)
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Costs - 2021 - PURCHASE AGE 55
| Annual Premium - Purchase Age 55 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 55 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 950 | |
| Single Male, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 1,375 | |
| Single Male, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 1,750 | |
| Single Male, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 2,220 | |
| Single Male, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 3,685 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 1,500 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 2,150 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 2,815 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 3,700 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 6,400 | |
| Couple Both Age 55 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 2,080 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 3,000 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 3,870 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 5,025 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 55 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 8,575 combined | |
PERCENTAGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOWEST & HIGHEST PRICES - with the 3% Option
Male (71%) ------- Female (60%) ------- Couple (52%)
Rates above are for an initial pool of benefits equal to $165,000 (each at age 55). Value of benefits when policyholder reaches age 85 equals $222,400 each (@1%), $298,900 (@2%) or $400,500 each (@ 3%). Prices for State of IL. Prices can vary by State. Calculated: January 2021
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Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Costs - 2021 - PURCHASE AGE 60
| Annual Premium - Purchase Age 60 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 60 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 1,175 | |
| Single Male, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 1,600 | |
| Single Male, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 2,000 | |
| Single Male, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 3,525 | |
| Single Male, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 3,800 | |
| Single Female, Age 60 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 1,900 | |
| Single Female, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 2,550 | |
| Single Female, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 3,300 | |
| Single Female, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 4,300 | |
| Single Female, Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 6,600 | |
| Couple Both Age 60 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 2,600 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 3,525 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 4,525 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 5,800 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 60 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 8,750 combined | |
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Costs - 2021 - PURCHASE AGE 65
| Annual Premium - Purchase Age 65 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 65 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 1,700 | |
| Single Male, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 2,165 | |
| Single Male, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 2,600 | |
| Single Male, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 3,135 | |
| Single Male, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 4,200 | |
| Single Female, Age 65 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 2,700 | |
| Single Female, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 3,400 | |
| Single Female, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 4,230 | |
| Single Female, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 5,265 | |
| Single Female, Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 7,225 | |
| Couple Both Age 65 (Select Health) $165,000 level benefits | $ 3,750 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 1% yearly | $ 4,735 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 2% yearly | $ 5,815 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 3% yearly | $ 7,150 combined | |
| Couple Both Age 65 (Select Health) benefits grow at 5% yearly | $ 9,675 combined | |
PERCENTAGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOWEST & HIGHEST PRICES - with the 3% Option
Male (77%) ------- Female (84%) ------- Couple (46%)
Rates above are for an initial pool of benefits equal to $165,000 (for EACH)(each at age 65). Value of benefits when EACH policyholder reaches age 85 equals $201,300 each (@1%), $245,200 (@2%) or $296,000 each (@ 3%). Prices for State of IL. Prices can vary by State. Calculated: January 2021 (Age 60 added July 2021)
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Compare Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance to Linked Benefit
- NO Inflation Growth -
| Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Policy - NO INFLATION GROWTH - YEARLY PREMIUMS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $165,000 | $ 950 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $165,000 | $ 1,500 | |
| Linked-Benefit (Life Insurance + LTC) Policy - Company A - YEARLY PREMIUM PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $180,000 / Min. death benefit = $120,000 | $ 4,625 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $180,000 / Min. death benefit = $120,000 | $ 4,600 | |
| Linked-Benefit (Life Insurance + LTC) Policy - Company B - ONE SINGLE PREMIUM PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $180,000 / Min. death benefit = $130,000 | $ 75,900 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $180,000 / Min. death benefit = $130,000 | $ 77,000 | |
| Linked-Benefit (Life Insurance + LTC) Policy - Company C - YEARLY PREMIUM PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $167,000 / Min. death benefit = $167,000 | $ 5,010 | |
| Single Female, Age 55 - Pool of LTC Benefits = $167,000 / Min. death benefit = $167,000 | $ 4,550 | |
Rates above include NO INFLATION GROWTH OPTION so benefit pool WILL NOT INCREASE. Prices for State of AZ. Prices can vary by State. Calculated: January 2021
Compare Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance to Linked Benefit
- WITH 3% Annual Inflation Growth -
| Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Policy - With 3% Annual Growth - YEARLY PREMIUMS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $464,300 / no death benefit | $ 2,220 | |
| Single Female, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $464,300 / no death benefit | $ 3,700 | |
| Linked-Benefit (Life Insurance + LTC) Policy - Company A - YEARLY PREMIUM PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $521,850 / $226,000 growing death benefit | $ 6,300 | |
| Single Female, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $521,850 / $242,500 growing death benefit | $ 6,750 | |
| Linked-Benefit (Life Insurance + LTC) Policy - Company C - YEARLY PREMIUM PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Male, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $455,300 / Min. death benefit = $167,0000 | $ 6,710 | |
| Single Female, 55 - LTC Benefits @ Age 90 = $455,300 / Min. death benefit = $167,000 | $ 7,210 | |
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Cost of Waiting To Apply For Long-Term Care Insurance Policies
A comparison of equal coverage. If you wait (say from age 55 to 65) same initial coverage costs 49.9% more. NOT ONLY WILL YOU PAY MORE but you forfeit the increase in potential available benefits (thanks to having an annual growth factor. Plus YOU RISK BEING DECLINED for health reasons or paying more. Finally, YOU MAY LOSE THE COUPLE'S DISCOUNT due to spouse's death, divorce or denial of coverage.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopComparing Long-Term Care Insurance Costs - 2016 - 2021 (Male, age 55)
A comparison of equal coverage. Top row with no growth of benefits. Bottom row with 3% compound inflation option.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopComparing Long-Term Care Insurance Costs - 2016 - 2021 (Female, age 55)
A comparison of equal coverage. Top row with no growth of benefits. Bottom row with 3% compound inflation option.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopCouples Both Using Long-Term Care Policy Much More Than Expected
A study by Milliman Actuarial ("Is Your Spouse Contagious?") examined LTC insurance claims of married couples. The need for care for the second spouse after the first spouse commences a claim is consistently higher that they would have expected using their prior data.
Among Couples, Surviving Spouses Use Long-Term Care Policy Much More Than Expected
More from the study by Milliman Actuarial ("Is Your Spouse Contagious?"). In the first year following the death of a spouse, a policyholder is about three times more likely to incur an LTC claim than otherwise would have been expected in the absence of spousal mortality information.
Cost of Care (Monthly) - Homemaker Services, Assisted Living, Nursing Home
Costs of care vary and we strongly recommend consumers speak with a local professional who can best share costs for your particular area.
WHY do we post MONTHLY costs? Because most LTC policies (especially linked benefit) cite a maximum monthly benefit payout on their illustrations.
WHY do we post AVERAGES when rates can vary significantly? Because media like reporting 'averages' and this addresses their needs.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopLong-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims (2020)
Insurers pay benefits to insured clients. Traditional LTC insurance data.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopLikelihood Of Using Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Coverage
Lifetime chance that someone who buys a traditional long-term care insurance policy at age 65 will use their policy before they die. Assumes they pay premiums until accessing benefits or die.
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopLikelihood Of Using Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Coverage
The average time from when individual purchased their long-term care insurance policy until when they became eligible for benefits.
Largest and Mean Long-Term Care Insurance Claim - Based on 5,000 Claimants Report
A look at just over 5,000 individual policyholders who have received benefits from their long-term care insurance policy. The largest long-term care insurance policy claim benefit paid has exceeded $1.7 million.
Persistency Long-Term Care Insurance Policies, 2015-2019
Each year, over 95 percent of individuals with traditional policies keep them in force. Five (5) percent drop coverage every year BUT this includes those who DIE. Even when facing rate increases, policyholders do NOT drop their coverage. Most accept other options offered by the insurance company. (January 2021)
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopSales of New Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Policies, 2020
Some 49,000 individuals purchased new (traditional or health-based) long-term care insurance in 2020. While a significant decline from prior years, note the gropwth of linked-benefit products purchased (see chart below).
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, June 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopSales of New Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Policies, 1995-2020
Sales of new (traditional or health-based) long-term care insurance have ranged from a high of over 700,000 to the current level .
When citing data, please credit: "American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, June 2021, www.aaltci.org"
Back to TopTotal Number of In-Force Annuity & Life Policies With A LTC Benefit
Reprinted with permission from AM Best
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