Long term care insurance is an insurance policy that helps to pay for the cost of long-term care, which includes things like home health care, assisted living, and nursing home care. Long-term care is a type of care that is usually required when someone is unable to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) on their own, such as bathing, dressing, eating, or using the bathroom. Long-term care can be provided in a variety of settings, including the person's home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or an adult daycare center. Long-term care
insurance can help to cover the cost of this care, which can be very expensive. Many people think that Medicare will cover the cost of long-term care, but this is not the case. Medicare will only pay for a limited amount of long-term care, and it will not pay for all of the care that a person may need. Long-term care insurance can help to fill in the gaps left by Medicare and other health insurance plans.