LTC Insurance Sales Concept of the Month John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance A New Age in LTC Leveraging the Enhanced GPO and the 5/3% Compound Inflation Option LTC-VC2 02/04 For Agent Training Only. Not for Use With the Public. Long-Term Care Insurance is Underwritten by John Hancock Life Insurance Company Boston, MA 02117
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LTC Insurance Sales Concept of the Month John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance
A New Age in LTC
LTC Insurance Sales Concept of the Month John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance
A New Age in LTC
Leveraging the Enhanced GPO and the 5/3% Compound Inflation Option
Leveraging the Enhanced GPO and the 5/3% Compound Inflation Option
LTC-VC2 02/04
For Agent Training Only. Not for Use With the Public.Long-Term Care Insurance is Underwritten by
John Hancock Life Insurance Company Boston, MA 02117
A New Age in LTCA New Age in LTC
• Provides Flexibility
• Provides Choice
• Helps to eliminate cost variances in care delivery and setting
• Unused benefits remain in the pool for future use
• Provides Flexibility
• Provides Choice
• Helps to eliminate cost variances in care delivery and setting
• Unused benefits remain in the pool for future use
Consider Benefit Period AlternativesConsider Benefit Period Alternatives
• To traditional “Lifetime and Compound inflation combo” below age 65:
− Consider the benefit amount
− Maximize benefit access today as well as tomorrow
− What is an appropriate benefit period?
• The average length of need for LTC stay is 2.6 years*
• Only 11.4% of John Hancock’s claims are expected to exceed a 6-year benefit*
• Industry- 9% expected to exceed 5 year benefit period
• To traditional “Lifetime and Compound inflation combo” below age 65:
− Consider the benefit amount
− Maximize benefit access today as well as tomorrow
− What is an appropriate benefit period?
• The average length of need for LTC stay is 2.6 years*
• Only 11.4% of John Hancock’s claims are expected to exceed a 6-year benefit*
• Industry- 9% expected to exceed 5 year benefit period
• Provides a premium saving alternative to traditional compound inflation
• Use the premium difference between 5/5% and 5/3% savings to purchase additional daily or monthly benefits
• Provides a premium saving alternative to traditional compound inflation
• Use the premium difference between 5/5% and 5/3% savings to purchase additional daily or monthly benefits
Case Study #1Case Study #1
• Susan Jones is age 55, homeowner, widowed with teenage children (with educational expenses)
• Susan’s budget for LTC is $1750 to $2500 for insurance
• She has two personal family experiences with LTC (2 and 4 years)
• Local costs in Susan’s area average $125/Day for Nursing Home Care
• Susan Jones is age 55, homeowner, widowed with teenage children (with educational expenses)
• Susan’s budget for LTC is $1750 to $2500 for insurance
• She has two personal family experiences with LTC (2 and 4 years)
• Local costs in Susan’s area average $125/Day for Nursing Home Care
Hypothetical example
Case Study #1Case Study #1
• Susan’s representative recommends:
− Lifetime Benefits
− Compound Inflation
− $100/Day
• Her representative informs her that the compounding effect will take care of any inadequacies in the first years due to an anticipated slowing in inflation
• The premium for the policy is $2,622 per year
• Susan’s representative recommends:
− Lifetime Benefits
− Compound Inflation
− $100/Day
• Her representative informs her that the compounding effect will take care of any inadequacies in the first years due to an anticipated slowing in inflation
• The premium for the policy is $2,622 per year
Hypothetical example
Case Study #1Case Study #1
• Later in the year, Susan has a stroke resulting with benefit
eligibility
• Unfortunately, her care is above average and costs nearly $200
per day
− Her and her family wanted the care received in the home
− Care costs inflate each year at 3%
• Care lasts for 5 years
• Lets look at her situation and how the policy paid:
• Later in the year, Susan has a stroke resulting with benefit
eligibility
• Unfortunately, her care is above average and costs nearly $200
per day
− Her and her family wanted the care received in the home
− Care costs inflate each year at 3%
• Care lasts for 5 years
• Lets look at her situation and how the policy paid:
Hypothetical example
Susan’s Policy Example:Lifetime, $100/day Benefits, $200 a day expenses, 5/5% Compounding Inflation, immediate LTC need
Susan’s Policy Example:Lifetime, $100/day Benefits, $200 a day expenses, 5/5% Compounding Inflation, immediate LTC need
Policy DailyActual $200 Paid by Out of
Age Year Benefit Expense Policy Pocket*
55 1 $100 $73,000 $36,500 $36,500
56 2 $105 $75,190 $38,325 $36,865
57 3 $110 $77,446 $40,150 $37,296
58 4 $116 $79,769 $42,340 $37,429
59 5 $122 $82,162 $44,530 $37,632
Totals $387,567 $201,845 $185,722
Hypothetical example
*Does not include cost of Elimination Period
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 5 Year Benefit Period
− GPO Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $320 / Day Benefit
• ($250 is the benefit amount $100/day would compound to in year 29; age 79)
− Similar Annual Premium $2,616
− Out of pocket costs after EP = 0
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 5 Year Benefit Period
− GPO Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $320 / Day Benefit
• ($250 is the benefit amount $100/day would compound to in year 29; age 79)
− Similar Annual Premium $2,616
− Out of pocket costs after EP = 0
Susan’s Policy Example:Alternative ASusan’s Policy Example:Alternative A
Hypothetical example
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 5 Year Benefit Period
− 5/3% Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $210 / Day Benefit
− Similar Annual Premium $2,547
− Out of pocket cost after EP = 0
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 5 Year Benefit Period
− 5/3% Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $210 / Day Benefit
− Similar Annual Premium $2,547
− Out of pocket cost after EP = 0
Susan’s Policy Example:Alternative BSusan’s Policy Example:Alternative B
Hypothetical example
Case Study #2Case Study #2
• John and Sara Lee are ages 51 and 49 respectively, they have 2 children in college, and are trying to save towards retirement
• There budget for LTC is $2,500 - $3,500 for insurance
• Sara’s grandmother spent approximately 2 years in a Nursing Home after living with her parents for a year receiving home care.
• Local costs in the area average $130/Day for Nursing Home Care
• John and Sara Lee are ages 51 and 49 respectively, they have 2 children in college, and are trying to save towards retirement
• There budget for LTC is $2,500 - $3,500 for insurance
• Sara’s grandmother spent approximately 2 years in a Nursing Home after living with her parents for a year receiving home care.
• Local costs in the area average $130/Day for Nursing Home Care
Hypothetical example
Case Study #2Case Study #2
• The Lee’s representative recommends:
− Lifetime Benefits
− Compound Inflation
− $130/Day
• Their representative informs them that the compounding effect will take care of any inadequacies in the first years due to an anticipated slowing in inflation
• The premium for the policy is $3,651 per year
• The Lee’s representative recommends:
− Lifetime Benefits
− Compound Inflation
− $130/Day
• Their representative informs them that the compounding effect will take care of any inadequacies in the first years due to an anticipated slowing in inflation
• The premium for the policy is $3,651 per year
Hypothetical example
Case Study #2Case Study #2
• Later in the year, Sara has an accident resulting in
benefit eligibility
• Unfortunately, her care is above average and costs
nearly $300 per day due to extensive physical
therapy that she chooses to receive at home
− Care costs inflate each year at 3%
• Care lasts for 2 years
• Lets look at her situation and how the policy paid:
• Later in the year, Sara has an accident resulting in
benefit eligibility
• Unfortunately, her care is above average and costs
nearly $300 per day due to extensive physical
therapy that she chooses to receive at home
− Care costs inflate each year at 3%
• Care lasts for 2 years
• Lets look at her situation and how the policy paid:
Hypothetical example
The Lee’s Policy Example:Lifetime, $130/day Benefits, $300 a day expenses, 5/5% Compounding Inflation, immediate LTC need
The Lee’s Policy Example:Lifetime, $130/day Benefits, $300 a day expenses, 5/5% Compounding Inflation, immediate LTC need
Policy DailyActual $300 Paid by Out of
Age Year Benefit Expense Policy Pocket*
49 1 $130 $109,500 $47,450 $62,050
50 2 $136 $112,785 $49,640 $63,145
Totals $222,285 $97,090 $125,195
Hypothetical example
* Does not include cost of Elimination Period
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 6 Year Benefit Period
− GPO Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $350 / Day Benefit
− Lower Annual Premium $2,546
• $1,105 annual premium savings could be put towards conversion option at 65 when college expenses are paid
− Since Sara’s claim was due to an accident and occurred prior to age 65, her Double Accident Benefit would have provided up to $700/ Day of benefit access!
− Out of Pocket Cost after EP = 0
A New Age in LTC
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 6 Year Benefit Period
− GPO Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $350 / Day Benefit
− Lower Annual Premium $2,546
• $1,105 annual premium savings could be put towards conversion option at 65 when college expenses are paid
− Since Sara’s claim was due to an accident and occurred prior to age 65, her Double Accident Benefit would have provided up to $700/ Day of benefit access!
− Out of Pocket Cost after EP = 0
A New Age in LTC
The Lee’s Policy Example:Alternative AThe Lee’s Policy Example:Alternative A
Hypothetical example
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 4 Year Benefit Period
− 5/3% Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $320 / Day Benefit
− Lower Annual Premium $2,685
− Since Sara’s claim was due to an accident, her Double Accident Benefit would have covered up to $640/ Day!
− Out of pocket cost after EP = 0
A New Age in LTC
• Another recommendation the representative could make:
− 4 Year Benefit Period
− 5/3% Inflation
− With “inflation pre-purchasing” of $320 / Day Benefit
− Lower Annual Premium $2,685
− Since Sara’s claim was due to an accident, her Double Accident Benefit would have covered up to $640/ Day!
− Out of pocket cost after EP = 0
A New Age in LTC
The Lee’s Policy Example:Alternative BThe Lee’s Policy Example:Alternative B
Hypothetical example
Enhanced GPO Inflation Example *GPO with 5/5% or 5/3% Conversion at 65Daily Benefits, 90 Day EP, 5 year BP
Enhanced GPO Inflation Example *GPO with 5/5% or 5/3% Conversion at 65Daily Benefits, 90 Day EP, 5 year BP
• Policyholder, age 55 with college expenses wishes to limit premiums in early policy years
• Can’t afford compound 5/5% at $1,522
• Selects GPO for savings and flexibility of conversion
• Premium for GPO $649 to age 65
• Then goes to $1,730 at 65 with conversion to 5/5% compound
• Waiting and Purchasing a 5/5% policy at age 65 would have cost $2,379
• In effect, the policy holder received coverage for 10 years and received a $649 credit for purchasing young
• Conversion premium is less than attained age purchase price.
• Policyholder, age 55 with college expenses wishes to limit premiums in early policy years
• Can’t afford compound 5/5% at $1,522
• Selects GPO for savings and flexibility of conversion
• Premium for GPO $649 to age 65
• Then goes to $1,730 at 65 with conversion to 5/5% compound
• Waiting and Purchasing a 5/5% policy at age 65 would have cost $2,379
• In effect, the policy holder received coverage for 10 years and received a $649 credit for purchasing young
• Conversion premium is less than attained age purchase price.
Daily GPO 5/5% GPO 5/3%
Age Benefit Limit Limit
55 $100 $182,500 $182,500
56 $100 $182,500 $182,500
57 $100 $182,500 $182,500
58 $100 $182,500 $182,500
59 $100 $182,500 $182,500
60 $100 $182,500 $182,500
61 $100 $182,500 $182,500
62 $100 $182,500 $182,500
63 $100 $182,500 $182,500
64 $100 $182,500 $182,500
65 $100 $182,500 $182,500
66 $105 $191,625 $187,975
67 $110 $200,750 $193,614
68 $116 $211,700 $199,422
Does not elect any GPO offers prior to age 65. GPO Conversion to compound inflation at age 65
Maximize Access: Is the effect of inflation covered?Fixed Premium ($3,000) Variable Daily Benefit:10 Year 5/5% Inflation vs. 5/3%, 5% Simple and GPO w/out conversion
Maximize Access: Is the effect of inflation covered?Fixed Premium ($3,000) Variable Daily Benefit:10 Year 5/5% Inflation vs. 5/3%, 5% Simple and GPO w/out conversion
Maximize Access: Is the effect of inflation covered?Fixed Premium ($3,000) Variable Daily Benefit:5 Year 5/5% Inflation vs. 5/3%, 5% Simple and GPO w/out conversion
Maximize Access: Is the effect of inflation covered?Fixed Premium ($3,000) Variable Daily Benefit:5 Year 5/5% Inflation vs. 5/3%, 5% Simple and GPO w/out conversion
• If something happened to you tonight how would your family pay for LTC? (Most will say with current income or assets)
• At a rate of $250/day; how long could you pay out of income and assets before it impacts your current standard of living? Health Insurance pays your medical bills
Disability Insurance replaces your income
Homeowners protects your home
• But none of these are designed to cover extensive LTC expenses
• If something happened to you tonight how would your family pay for LTC? (Most will say with current income or assets)
• At a rate of $250/day; how long could you pay out of income and assets before it impacts your current standard of living? Health Insurance pays your medical bills
Disability Insurance replaces your income
Homeowners protects your home
• But none of these are designed to cover extensive LTC expenses
Ask your clients:Ask your clients:
LTC Insurance Sales Concept of the Month John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance
A New Age in LTC
LTC Insurance Sales Concept of the Month John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance
A New Age in LTC
Leveraging the Enhanced GPO and the 5/3% Compound Inflation Option
Leveraging the Enhanced GPO and the 5/3% Compound Inflation Option
For Agent Training Only. Not for Use With the Public.Long-Term Care Insurance is Underwritten by
John Hancock Life Insurance Company Boston, MA 02117