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LTC Insurance vs Self-Funding Calculator
Weigh lifetime premiums against expected out-of-pocket care costs.
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Self-funding advantage (negative = insurance better)
$102K
Premiums with growth (FV)$150K
Expected care cost$252K
Total care if needed$360K
If expected care costs exceed the future value of premiums, insurance is the better bet. Self-funding works for those with substantial assets who can absorb a multi-year care event.
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