Health insurance coverage is a concern of all retirees and as such covers medical expenses like doctor visits, surgeries, hospitalization and prescription drugs intended to treat illnesses or injuries. Long-term care (LTC), conversely, covers ongoing, non-medical assistance for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or cognitive impairments. Both aspects of our health insurance within the UN ASHIL usually requires deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance. A concern of many, as retirees grow older, is how or where to access reliable long term care, including assisted living facilities, adult day care, memory care, and in-home health aides, some of these not covered by standard UN insurance schemes. Relevant resources will be featured here as appropriate.
Thanks to medical advances and healthier lifestyles, many retirees remain in good health for longer. However, with increased age comes a higher chance of needing help with daily tasks (Activities of Daily Living (ADL)). Chronic conditions, reduced mobility, and increased fall risk may lead retirees to consider long-term care arrangements.