Long-Term Care Insurance Lawyer

Our team of experienced California lawyers works on long term care insurance issues all of the time - we know all the ins and outs and the common pitfalls to avoid.

If so, contact our long term care insurance lawyer today for a free consultation. You have paid your insurance premiums for years, do not let the insurance company deny payment of your claim – after all it is in their best interest to deny your claim.

More and more Americans have purchased long-term care insurance as the cost of nursing home stays increases – averaging almost $100,000 or more a year. Many people purchase long-term care insurance as part of their estate planning, hoping they will never need it but knowing they will rely on it to ease the burden of loved ones, if the need arises. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will wrongfully deny long-term care benefits, leaving your loved ones at a loss for what to do and how to cover the cost. If you are facing a denial, don’t let the insurance company bully you into accepting it and walking away. You can, and should, fight for the insurance proceeds that you paid for when you, or your loved one, purchased the policy.

Under most policies, you qualify for long-term care insurance benefits where you need assistance with at least two activities of daily living (ADLs). Those six activities are:

• hygiene,
• dressing,
• eating,
• use of the restroom,
• transferring and
• walking.

For example, if you need assistance getting in and out of bed and using the restroom, you should qualify to receive the benefits of your long-term care insurance. Under most policies, an individual with a cognitive impairment should also qualify for benefits under long-term care insurance. The exact benefits you are entitled to will depend on the terms of your policy – if the insurance company denies your claim, it’s worth taking a second look at your policy to determine if the denial was wrongful.

Most long-term care insurance policies have a set amount of reimbursement per day – maybe $100 or $150 per day at a minimum. This allows the insured to afford the assistance of a caregiver helping with these activities of daily living. While this may seem like a small amount, the cost of long-term care adds up. It can add up to thousands of dollars a month, tens of thousands of dollars a year. It’s worth fighting a wrongful denial to preserve your assets and estate for yourself. You’ve paid for this insurance policy, don’t let the insurance company bully you into accepting the denial.

Understanding Requirements to Receive Benefits

If you need assistance with activities of daily living, be sure to look at your policy to understand the requirements to receive benefits. Does your policy allow a family member to be the caregiver or does it require a professional caregiver? Are you required to live in a facility to obtain benefits or can you receive benefits even if you live in your own home? If you are unaware of the terms of your policy, it could cause a denial – consult your policy before making a claim for benefits. If you’ve already made a claim and been denied, our attorneys, with over 50 years of combined experience, can help you fight the insurance company to get the financial help you need and deserve – you paid for it, after all.

Our long-term care insurance lawyers understand the difficult position you are in. You’re facing difficulties physically, emotionally and financially. You may feel like you don’t have the energy to fight the insurance company. We will take care of the insurance company so you can focus on yourself and your loved one, ensuring they are getting the care they deserve.

We take all of our cases on a contingency basis – you don’t pay a dime unless and until we recover insurance benefits for you. If you’re claim has been denied, or even if it hasn’t been denied yet, call us today for a consultation. Contact the long-term care insurance attorneys at Donahue & Horrow today to get started.

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