Friday, April 2, 2004

Chamber Insurance Provider Offers Long Term Care To Chamber Members

The best time to buy insurance is usually when you’re healthy and can qualify for the best rate-- in other words, before you need it. Many people have the perception that long term care is only necessary for senior citizens. However, a recent study showed that roughly one-third of Americans receiving long term care are working adults younger than 65 years old.

You should think about what you would do if you were permanently injured after a car crash—or suffered a debilitating illness like multiple sclerosis--and needed long term care. This could happen at any age. Without proper planning or coverage, you may be forced to spend money set aside for retirement or for your children’s college education. Or, you might have to rely on relatives to help pay the bills. 

Long term care insurance is one way to plan for such an event. This type of care can range from help with routine daily activities to around-the-clock care by skilled medical personnel. As a member of the South Fulton Chamber, you can take advantage of the long term care coverage that is available to both businesses and individuals as a part of the Chamber-sponsored insurance program. This program is part of a statewide network of nearly 85 Chambers offering health-related insurance products to members, many at discounted rates. For more information, call the Chamber, your Chamber member insurance agent or Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc., (the company that developed the Chamber-sponsored insurance programs) at 770-579-1214.