In it For the Long Haul: How to Secure a Better Future for You & Your Family with Long-Term Care Planning with Suzanne Scheer

On this episode, Jill chats with Suzanne Scheer, a long-term care specialist based in the Washington DC area. Suzanne shares her personal journey and expert insights on long-term care insurance, covering what it is, how it works, and why it's crucial for everyone to consider. Jill and Suzanne demystify the complexities of long-term care planning, helping listeners make informed decisions to protect their assets and loved ones.This episode of Going the Distance is not meant to contain legal or financial advice, nor is it establishing a fiduciary relationship of any kind and is for informational purposes only. Please reach out to Suzanne or a long-term care professional to get advice that best suits your needs.More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠More about Suzanne Scheer:⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Mentioned in this episode:Suzanne’s script for asking the right questionsJump to:00:00 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Insurance04:58 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Basics06:20 - Common Misconceptions about Medicare and Long-Term Care10:13 - Medicare vs. Medicaid Explained10:24 - Evaluating Candidates for Long-Term Care Insurance11:36 - The Cost of Self-Funding Long-Term Care13:57 - Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Plan15:05 - The Evolution of Long-Term Care Policies18:18 - Self-Funding vs. Insurance: Weighing Options20:31 - Metrics for Evaluating Long-Term Care Needs22:58 - Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Long-Term Care26:37 - Couples in Assisted Living: Funding Challenges27:42 - Navigating At-Home Care Decisions28:22 - Finding the Right Caregiver31:19 - Navigating Assisted Living and Financial Planning34:13 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance37:13 - Considerations for Single Women in Long-Term Care41:16 - The Importance of Powers of Attorney43:18 - Evaluating Insurance Companies and Financial Solvency46:12 - Key Tips for Long-Term Care Planning