Long Term Care in South Carolina
South Carolina lies in the Southeast and enjoys a fairly rural inland area and a much more crowded coastline. The capital Columbia is also the state’s largest city and home to the University of South Carolina. Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Kiawah are just some of the beach towns and cities that line the coast and are replete with full time residents and the tourists who flock to the resorts, golf clubs, restaurants, and shopping outlets. Fortunately for South Carolinians, the state has some of the lowest long term care costs in the nation; however, even the “low cost”[…]
Long Term Care in Rhode Island
Rhode Island, located in the New England region, is both the smallest state and the 2nd most densely populated state in the country. The Ocean State is home to a humid continental climate and the geography is mainly flat with a number of beaches along the Atlantic coastline. Health services make up Rhode Island’s largest statewide industry; despite this, long term care costs are more expensive in Rhode Island than the national average. The state has taken some steps to address the growing cost of long term care.
[youtube height=”300″ width=”450″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsjWs1Dj70Y[/youtube]Rhode Island established the Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program[…]
Long Term Care in Pennsylvania
One of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania is now the 6th most populous state in the United States with more than 12.7 million residents. In addition to a booming population, the state also enjoys a growing economy, pulling in the 6th largest gross state product (GSP) in the country. The state economy relies heavily upon banking and agriculture. Pennsylvanians, like many other Northeasterners, have some of the most expensive long term care in the nation and need to be properly prepared for long term care when the time comes.
[youtube height=”300″ width=”450″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2GopXfWn4I[/youtube]Pennsylvania began its own Long Term Care Insurance Partnership[…]
Long Term Care in Oregon
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Oregon is well known for its diverse landscape and friendly locale. The state is the 9th most expansive in the country, with a large variety in geography, including the Cascade Mountain Range, the West Coast, beautiful Mount Hood, and a large desert area. Portland, the state’s capital, makes up the largest metropolitan area in the state, with a population of almost 2.3 million. Oregon has a statewide healthcare plan that doesn’t require private insurance, and the health systems are some of the largest employers in the state. When it comes[…]
Long Term Care in Oklahoma
Located in the Great Plains region of the central US, Oklahoma was the home to many Native American tribes after they moved West into Indian Territory. Now, the Sooner State has one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with a heavy focus on agriculture and natural energy resources. Oklahoma experiences severe weather, namely large thunderstorms and a disproportionate number of tornadoes. Oklahomans need to worry about something else besides the weather, though, as long term care makes its way to the forefront of issues across the nation.
[youtube height=”300″ width=”450″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51lYrrOqsYY[/youtube]Oklahoma’s Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program is a joint[…]
Preparing for Long Term Care in Ohio
Ohio, situated in the Midwestern United States, is well known as “The Buckeye State”, referring to the buckeye tree, which can be found growing across the state’s natural landscape. Ohio’s capital Columbus is home to a number of different universities and is the largest metropolitan area in the state. The state is known for being very business friendly, consistently being named the recipient of a number of top business rankings and awards. Although Ohio’s long term care costs are about on par with the national average, Ohioans still need to plan ahead to ensure they are able to pay for[…]