We pick the best long-term care insurance companies of 2026, including New York Life and Mutual of Omaha.

A comprehensive guide to long-term care insurance costs, coverage options and whether it’s right for you.

Not long after her husband died in 2004, Alice Kempski, a retired nurse in her early 60s, bought an insurance policy designed ...

“We’ve been paying into long-term-care insurance since we were in our mid-50s,” said a friend, now in her late 60s. “But with all of the premium increases, we might have been better off just investing ...

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We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. For the millions of Americans who don't qualify for traditional ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. “Should I buy long-term care insurance?” I’m often asked this ...

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. Still, around 7 in 10 individuals will need that care at some point. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help ...

Later this year, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) will reintroduce his public catastrophic long-term care insurance bill, called the WISH Act. Suozzi is doing all the right things: Looking for Republican ...

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...