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Long-Term Care Planning Resources:
HIAA/AHIP's "Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance" & "Employer's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance": Click Here
NAIC's "Shoppers Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance": Click Here
[PDF File]
State of Colorado Tax Deduction for Long-Term Care Insurance: Click Here
[PDF File]
Colorado Division of Insurance's Long-Term Care Insurance Information Page: Click Here
Colorado Division of Insurance's "Agents and Companies" Search: Click Here
2006 Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Information Summary: Click Here
[PDF File]
Consumer Long-Term Care Insurance Informational Presentation: Click Here
[PDF File]
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The Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign, Own Your Future, is a project to increase consumer awareness about the need to plan ahead for long-term care. The Campaign is a unique partnership between the federal government es (CMS), and the states. To learn more about the program please Click Here.
Consumer Materials:
Own Your Future Consumer BookletClick Here
Long Term Care Consumer Awareness Campaign BrochureClick Here
Audio Programs: This links below will allow you to play an educational program on the subject of Long-Term Care Planning. After you click on the link, a new window will open and the selected chapter will start playing
Chapter 1: Introduction (2:17 minutes)Play Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Focus on your finances (5:50 minutes)Play Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Understand long-term care insurance (7:47 minutes)Play Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Tips for buying long-term care insurance (7:01 mintues)Play Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Establish clear legal directions (7:50 minutes)Play Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Decide who you can count on for help (8:24 minutes)Play Chapter
Chapter 7: Learn what your community has to offer (6:57 minutes)Play Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Make sure your home remains a good fit (5:49 minutes)Play Chapter 8
Chapter 9: Low income options for home modification and repair (7:39 minutes)Play Chapter 9
Chapter 10: Concluding comments (1:49)Play Chapter 10



Tools and Calculators: Web-based tools and calculators for Long-Term Care Planning.
Calculate Cost of Care in Your AreaClick Here
Take the Cost of Care in Your Area and Calculate The Amount You Will Need to Self-Pay for Long-Term CareClick Here
 
01/2007: Colorado is considering adding "Partnership LTC Plans" which be a great thing! Here's a recent Rocky Mountain News article
    "Insurance Bill Would Shield Seniors' Savings:" Click Here [OFFSITE]
05/2006: Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine recently published two good articles pertaining to Long-Term Care Planning
    "Understanding The New Medicaid Rules:" Click Here [PDF]

    "Long-Term Care Mistakes:" Click Here [PDF]

You can visit the Kiplinger's Website for more information.


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