As we age, our chances of needing long-term care increase—and about 53% of us will need some form of long-term care for more than a year. In 2020, the average cost of a private room in an Illinois nursing home was $84,312. In the greater Chicago area, it cost $102,384. Even if you have significant assets, these costs might seem unmanageable. That is why many people invest in long-term care insurance to help reduce this financial burden. When the insurance company denies your loved one’s long-term care claim, it can feel like a violation of trust. After all, your family… Continue Reading Why Was My Loved One’s Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Denied?