Long-Term Care Insurance Calculator
Benefit pool versus long-term care prices.
Calculator
Results
Benefit Pool
$197,100
$0
Live results update as you type — currently showing benefit pool of $197,100. Replace the defaults with your own numbers.
Visualizations
LTC Cover
Formula
LTC pool versus care prices.
Variables
| Symbol | Name | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| d | Daily benefit | $ | |
| C | Care cost | $/yr | Today |
Explanation
Funded vs unfunded care.
Step-by-Step Calculation
Follow each step to understand how the result is calculated from your inputs.
Pool = daily x 365 x years
Shortfall = care - daily x 365
Worked Examples
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Scenario
The long-term care insurance calculator run on the values above.
Inputs
Calculation
1. Pool = daily x 365 x years → $197,100 2. Shortfall = care - daily x 365 → $0
Result
Benefit Pool: $197,100
Interpretation
Pool covers $197,100; gap $0/yr for 20-yr horizon.
Understanding Your Result
Your Result: Benefit Pool: $197,100
What This Means
Funded vs unfunded care.
Why It Matters
Pool covers $197,100; gap $0/yr for 20-yr horizon.
Professional Interpretation
Pool covers $197,100; gap $0/yr for 20-yr horizon.
How this is calculated
LTC pool versus care prices.
What drives the result
Discounting prices future payouts; mortality credits and pooling fund guarantees. Compare implied rates, net-of-fee growth and coverage ratios before signing.
Recommendations
- •Buy in your 50s - premiums explode later.
- •Inflation riders matter more than base benefit.
Educational Content
Introduction
Annuities trade lump sums for guaranteed streams; insurance trades small premiums for large contingent benefits. Both shift risk to an insurer for a price - the calculators here show the price, the payout and the breakeven.
Concept Explanation
Discounting prices future payouts; mortality credits and pooling fund guarantees. Compare implied rates, net-of-fee growth and coverage ratios before signing.
Applications
Benefits
- •Guaranteed income math made explicit
- •Needs-based coverage sizing
- •Fee and gap visibility
Limitations
- •Illustrated rates are not guaranteed
- •Health class and underwriting move real quotes
- •Tax treatment simplified
Best Practices
- •Match guarantee periods to needs
- •Buy term for temporary needs
- •Review coverage yearly
Common Misconceptions
Practical Tips
- •Prioritize inflation riders.
Common Mistakes
Assumptions
This calculator makes the following assumptions to provide estimates:
Limitations
Be aware of these limitations when using this calculator:
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Extended help with daily living; measured as daily benefit times years.
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2026-09-23
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