Financial Insecurity
Without life insurance, loved ones may struggle to cover funeral expenses, pay off outstanding debts, and maintain their standard of living in the absence of the deceased's income.
Inability to Plan For The Future
Leaving Loved Ones in Debt
You're Responsible for the 20%
Once you've paid your deductible, Medicare covers 80% of your medical and hospital expenses. You're responsible for covering the remaining 20%.
These Deductibles Can Increase
Medicare has deductibles for both Part A (which covers hospital stays) and Part B (which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services). These deductibles can increase from year to year, so it's important to keep track of them.
There Is No Maximum Limit
Medicare does not have a Maximum Out-of-Pocket (MOOP) limit, which means that there is no cap on the medical or hospital expenses in a given year.
Consider Additional Options
Pay attention to the costs associated with Medicare coverage and to consider additional insurance options (such as Medicare Advantage plans or Medigap policies) to help cover some of the costs that original Medicare doesn't fully cover.
Financial Security
Life insurance can provide financial security for loved ones in the event of the policyholder's death, by providing a lump-sum payment that can cover funeral expenses, outstanding debts, and ongoing living expenses.
Estate Planning
Life insurance can also be used as a tool for estate planning, allowing policyholders to name beneficiaries and pass on assets to their loved ones without the need for probate.
Business Protection
For business owners, life insurance can provide protection for the business and its stakeholders, by providing funds to cover business debts, buy out a deceased partner's share of the business, or fund key person insurance to ensure the business can continue in the event of the loss of a key employee.
Supplemental Retirement
Some types of life insurance can also provide a source of supplemental retirement income, by accumulating cash value over time that can be withdrawn or
borrowed against.
Charitable Giving
Life insurance can also be used as a way to make charitable donations, by naming a charity as the beneficiary of the policy. This can be a meaningful way for individuals to give back to their community and leave a legacy.
Peace of Mind
By knowing that their loved ones will be taken care of in the event of their unexpected death, policyholders can feel secure in their financial planning and can focus on enjoying their life without worry or stress about the future.
You're Responsible for the 20%
Once you've paid your deductible, Medicare covers 80% of your medical and hospital expenses. You're responsible for covering the remaining 20%.
These Deductibles Can Increase
Medicare has deductibles for both Part A (which covers hospital stays) and Part B (which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services). These deductibles can increase from year to year, so it's important to keep track of them.
There Is No Maximum Limit
Medicare does not have a Maximum Out-of-Pocket (MOOP) limit, which means that there is no cap on the medical or hospital expenses in a given year.
Consider Additional Options
Pay attention to the costs associated with Medicare coverage and to consider additional insurance options (such as Medicare Advantage plans or Medigap policies) to help cover some of the costs that original Medicare doesn't fully cover.
~ Mark, Age 35.