02/13/2026
Many people think once a long-term care insurance policy is in place, the planning is done.
In reality, the complexity often begins when a claim is filed.
That’s when families start asking:
• Do we qualify under 2 of 6 ADLs?
• When does the elimination period actually start?
• Why hasn’t payment begun?
And this is happening while they’re deciding where a parent will live, coordinating care, and managing rising expenses.
A lot of LTC claims aren’t approved right away — not because anyone did something wrong, but because the medical notes, paperwork, and policy language all have to line up exactly.
If they don’t, delays happen.
Meanwhile, care still needs to be paid for.
Weeks — sometimes months — can pass before benefits begin. That gap can put real pressure on a family’s finances.
This is the part of caregiving people don’t always talk about.
If you’ve gone through an LTC insurance claim, what’s one thing you wish someone had told you before filing it?
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