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Future Long-Term Care Cost Projector

Healthcare costs, particularly long-term care, tend to rise much faster than general inflation. Use this essential financial tool to project what nursing home, assisted living, or in-home care might cost when you or a loved one will need it.

Projection Inputs

Current Annual Cost of Care

₹

Input today's annual cost for the type of care desired.

Years Until Care Might Be Needed

Y

Your expected planning horizon (e.g., age 60 to age 75).

Annual Medical Inflation Rate

%

Use a realistic rate (often higher than general inflation) to project future cost.

Care Duration for Total Cost Estimate (Years)

D

The average period of time care is needed (e.g., 3 years).

Projected Annual Cost of Care (in future Rupees):

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Total Estimated Cost for -- Years of Care: --

Your care costs will have grown by -- times due to inflation.

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The Importance of Factoring Medical Inflation

Long-Term Care (LTC) is a financial risk that many retirement plans overlook. The most crucial factor in this planning is **medical inflation**. General inflation might be 3%, but the cost of health services and specialized care often rises at 5% to 7% annually. Failing to account for this higher rate can lead to a significant shortfall in retirement savings.

Financial Planning Implications:

• **Retirement Withdrawals:** The projected future annual cost determines how much extra money your retirement portfolio needs to be generating (or how much you need to withdraw) during the years you require care.
• **Insurance Needs:** If this future cost is daunting, it highlights the potential need for Long-Term Care Insurance, which aims to cover a portion of this expense.
• **Asset Allocation:** Knowing your future liabilities can guide your investment strategy, perhaps requiring a higher allocation to growth assets earlier in your life to keep pace with medical cost growth.

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