More and more Americans are taking responsibility for their long term care financing needs by purchasing private long term care insurance. North Carolinians may claim a state income tax credit for part of their long term care insurance premiums. The following web sites offer detailed information on long term care insurance:
The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) helps older people understand the options and benefits in health insurance products sold in North Carolina. It uses over 1,500 trained volunteers across the state to assist with questions about Medicare, private Medicare supplement insurance, and private long term care insurance.