long-term care insurance cost
In 2007, the average long-term care insurance policy: 1  Cost about $2,207/year. 2  Covered 4.8 years of benefits, excluding the 20 percent of people who elected lifetime coverage.3  Had a daily benefit amount of $160. 4  Was a comprehensive policy covering both facility and at-home care.ong-term Care Insurance Costs. If you have a long-term care insurance policy, the buyer pays a pre-set premium. The policy then pays for the services you need, when you need them (up to its coverage limits).