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There are very limited benefits for long-term care under a Medigap plan (up to 100 days of skilled nursing care). Before a medigap plan will pay any LTC benefits, Medicare must first approve the charge before a Medigap plan can pay anything. There are also multiple conditions that have to be met for Medicare to approve the skilled nursing care benefit - you can check the medicare.gov website for a detailed list.
If you want long term care coverage, you will need to secure a separate long-term care insurance policy (I can't stress this enough!) or a long-term care rider on a life insurance policy if you're looking to purchase one as well. They are very customizable and coverage can be provided for years upon a claim.
I hope the information is helpful - please feel free to contact me if you need help with your coverage and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.
If you want long term care coverage, you will need to secure a separate long-term care insurance policy (I can't stress this enough!) or a long-term care rider on a life insurance policy if you're looking to purchase one as well. They are very customizable and coverage can be provided for years upon a claim.
I hope the information is helpful - please feel free to contact me if you need help with your coverage and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.