Long-Term Care Insurance Explained: Do You Actually Need It?
70% of Americans who turn 65 will need some form of long-term care — at an average cost of $9,700/month for a nursing home in 2026. We ranked 5 LTC coverage options (traditional insurance, hybrid policies, short-term care, Medicaid planning, and self-insuring) by cost, flexibility, and who each is right for.








