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Long-term care insurance, or LTC insurance, is an insurance policy that will provide financing in the event the policy holder needs nursing home care, home-based health care, or adult day care. Typically a policy will cover these needs for individuals above the age of 65 or who have a chronic condition or a disability requiring constant supervision. LTC insurance coverage is more flexible and provides significantly more options than the usual public assistance program.