How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost in South Carolina?

Long-term care costs can be extraordinarily high.  Much of the cost is determined by how and where you receive it.  Not only do costs vary significantly throughout the United States as a whole, costs can also vary drastically at the state level also.

In 2011, the average cost of nursing home care (semi-private room) in South Carolina is approximately $63,875 annually.  A private room in a nursing home facility is South Carolina averages $67,5...
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The majority of Medicare beneficiaries are constantly inundated with a wide variety of advertisements and mailings, but the fact remains that few individuals truly understand their coverage options. With all of the recent cuts to the Medicare Advantage programs, many consumers need to make a change before they are adversely affected with higher out of pocket costs or doctors that will no longer accept their plan. The good news, however, is that there are more Medicare supplement programs avai...
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Gerber Life is an established company offering outstanding life insurance products since 1967. The company has long had the goal to address the needs of families of all sizes. The primary goal of Gerber Life is to provide protection and financial security to its customers throughout their lifetimes by offering affordable insurance and financial products. Gerber life Insurance Company is pleased to now offer Medicare Supplement insurance to its $33 billion life insurance bouquet. The Medicare ...
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Navigating the individual health insurance super highway has never been more difficult. Health care reform law has created multiple speed bumps, making the decision process more complicated. Not only does the South Carolina consumer need to consider basic options such as co-insurance percentages, deductibles, premium amounts, type of health insurance (PPO, HMO, POS, HSA, Supplement, etc.), one now needs to consider the implications associated with the new health care reform legislation and th...
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Healthcare Reform is a result of two massive bills being signed into law by President Obama. The primary purpose of the law is to provide health insurance to the estimated 30 plus million Americans who currently do not have health insurance. Many of the details of the new law are forthcoming.
In South Carolina, determining the impact Health care Reform will have on you and your family will have a lot to do with whether your health insurance plan has grandfathered or non-grandfathered status. S...
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The health insurance industry is urging its customers to beware of phony telemarketers pitching health insurance deals. In the wake of healthcare reform, buyers need to be wary of scammers who tell them they need to buy a new health insurance policy because of the new law.

The pitches may come in the form of phony e-mails, fraudulent online ads, door-to-door or by way of pushy telemarketers. The scams promise a variety of bogus benefits or enticements such as “medical discount” cards. The ...
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Carolina Care Plan is getting aggressive with their South Carolina health insurance pricing. CCP just added two new health insurance plans to their health insurance portfolio. Beginning January 2010, Carolina Care Plan will be offering a $7,500 deductible and $10,000 deductible health plan to their already competitive individual health insurance plans. CCP understands that South Carolina families are feeling the financial pinch of this economic recession are responding by offering even more a...
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If you are looking for an affordable, comprehensive child health plan in South Carolina, the Carolina Care Kids Plan is the route to go. As a South Carolina life and health insurance agent, I have numerous options when it comes to health insurance for my children. We chose Carolina Care Plan for our children.

The decision to go with CCP was simple. Carolina Care Plan's large network gives us the choice to see who we want to see. Choice in doctors and hospitals is very important to us. Because...
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For those looking for affordable, quality major medical health insurance in South Carolina, Carolina Care Plan is a great option. This South Carolina insurance carrier has very comprehensive health insurance plans at an affordable price. In fact, many of the plans are similar to what is offered by BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina but for less.

Carolina Care Plan or CCP also does not rider out health conditions. In fact, CCP simply rates up for medical conditions. The advantage of thi...
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