<description>LTC insurance claims are hard to get approved because so many claims are not actually long term care. When a claim is declined, the family becomes disgruntled and angry at the insurance company. Usually the problem is what the providers/doctors, facilities are reporting when filing the claim. LTC News reported over $15 billion was paid in claims in 2024. See the details at https://www.ltcnews.com/articles/rising-claims-growing-demand-long-term-care-insurance-key-retirement-plan AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) reports over $16 billion paid in 2024 and separates results by states at https://www.ahip.org/resources/long-term-care-insurance-coverage-state-to-state-2025 View current and projected costs of care where you live at https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care Please be sure to use 5% cost of living increases to get a clear picture of future costs. Schedule time with me to learn more at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min</description>

Preparing For Tomorrow podcast

Diane Stoddart, Certified Long Term Care Consultant, CLTC

How can the insurance company pay if no one is billing them?

JUN 4, 202616 MIN
Preparing For Tomorrow podcast

How can the insurance company pay if no one is billing them?

JUN 4, 202616 MIN

Description

LTC insurance claims are hard to get approved because so many claims are not actually long term care. When a claim is declined, the family becomes disgruntled and angry at the insurance company. Usually the problem is what the providers/doctors, facilities are reporting when filing the claim. LTC News reported over $15 billion was paid in claims in 2024. See the details at https://www.ltcnews.com/articles/rising-claims-growing-demand-long-term-care-insurance-key-retirement-plan AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) reports over $16 billion paid in 2024 and separates results by states at https://www.ahip.org/resources/long-term-care-insurance-coverage-state-to-state-2025 View current and projected costs of care where you live at https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care Please be sure to use 5% cost of living increases to get a clear picture of future costs. Schedule time with me to learn more at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min