Is the increase simple or compound?
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Insurance terms
Inflation protection
A feature that may increase future long-term care benefits.
Definition
Inflation protection
Inflation protection is a policy feature that may increase the benefit amount over time, usually by a stated method, so a policy bought today can still be meaningful years later.
- Why it mattersCare costs can change over time. The inflation option can be one of the biggest design decisions in a long-term care policy because it affects both future benefits and premium.
- What it is notThis is not a quote, approval, recommendation, or policy promise. The exact meaning depends on the contract and carrier.
- Where to confirm itAsk to see the policy language, rider language, illustration, or contract page that controls this term.
Questions to ask.
A good broker conversation should turn a definition into a practical policy decision.
Does it apply automatically?
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What happens if the feature is reduced later?
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How does it change premium?
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Related reading.
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