Long-term care insurance isn’t the only way to prepare for future LTC costs. Ed Zurndofer looks at self-funding as an alternative — the advantages, the key questions to ask about who will provide care, and which accounts (HSAs, brokerage funds, Roth TSP/IRA) make the most sense to tap when the time comes. more…
FLTCIP (Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program)
Long-Term Care Costs Are Exceeding Americans’ Income: What Should Federal Employees Do?
A new report shows long-term care costs continue to rise, adding another financial challenge for federal employees planning to retire and federal retirees. While no one knows whether they’ll ever need extended care, understanding today’s costs — and what Medicare typically doesn’t cover — can help you make more informed retirement decisions. In our latest guide, Ed Zurndorfer explains the trends and provides some planning strategies to consider before these expenses become a reality more…
Many Long-Term Care Insurance Enrollees Affected by Premium Increase Effective Jan. 1, 2024
FLTCIP enrollees were sent sent letters this month about the premium increase with personalized options more…
Is a Reverse Mortgage a Viable Option for Paying Long-Term Care Expenses?
Ed Zurndorfer discusses what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it can help employees and retirees pay the expenses associated with long-term care more…
Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Future Long-Term Care?
Ed Zurndorfer provides five questions for federal employees and retirees to consider about self-insuring for their future long-term care needs more…
OPM Suspending Long-Term Care Insurance Applications Due to Premium Concerns
The carrier that operates the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) issued a warning to the Office of Personnel Management that current premiums are unsustainable and it likely would have to request significant rate increases more…
Using the TSP, IRAs and HSAs to Help Pay for Future Long-Term Care Expenses
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, describes how federal employees in retirement can use financial resources from their Thrift Savings Plan, IRAs, and Health Savings Accounts to pay for the costs of long-term care more…
Understanding Your Future Long-Term Care Needs — Part III
Not every individual can qualify for long-term care insurance, its premiums can be unaffordable, and benefits paid may not be deployed as soon as the insured needs them. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses some alternatives more…
Understanding Your Future Long-Term Care Needs — Part II
One way for paying for long-term care expenses is having long-term care insurance. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP): who is eligible, how to apply, the benefit choices, and the options for paying premiums… more…
Understanding Your Future Long-Term Care Needs — Part I
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses what federal employees should know in preparing for their future long-term care needs more…