What Does Elimination Period Mean For Long Term Care Insurance? 
An elimination period is like a deductible . I is the period of time that you choose to private pay before your insurance begins paying . The longer the elimination period , the lower the premium . Since Medicare will pay for the first 100 days in a Nursing Home , in many situations , a good elimination period might be 100 days . A good experienced independent agent familiar with long term care can help you find the best plan for your situation . 