Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)

Federal Long Term Care Insurance (FLTCIP) can best be described as health care services assisting persons of any age with their medical needs or activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, continence, toileting, or transferring) over an extended period of time.

As we live longer, the need for federal long term care insurance has become more prevalent. Many times, due to simply aging and the fact that health conditions may deteriorate in our elderly years, we may find ourselves in need of assistance. But one must also consider an extended illness, which can happen at any time during our lives, due to accidental injuries or a multitude of chronic conditions such as cancer, a disabling stroke, etc., causing us to lose our ability to perform normal day-to-day functions over a long period.

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is sponsored and regulated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and supported by the strength and stability of John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company (John Hancock). The program was established in 2002 as a result of an act of Congress, the Long-Term Care Security Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-265). OPM has worked closely with John Hancock to ensure the insurance coverage under this program offers the kind of benefits and features that are most valuable to members of the federal family.

Alford Benefits is an agency working in partnership with The Benefit Coordinators, a federally approved organization with permission to conduct seminars on behalf of FLTCIP.

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Choice of care

Care provided in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, a hospice facility, an adult day care center, and at home is covered up to 100% of your daily benefit amount.

Friends & family caregivers

Care provided at home by informal caregivers such as friends, family members, and other unlicensed caregivers is covered up to 100% of your daily benefit amount, as long as the caregiver isn’t your spouse or domestic partner and didn’t live with you when you became eligible for benefits. When informal care is provided by family members, it’s covered for up to 500 days of care in your lifetime.

International benefits

Care received outside of the United States is covered up to 100% of your daily benefit amount.

Alternate plan of care

In certain circumstances, customized benefits for services that are not specifically covered by the FLTCIP will be considered if they meet your needs and are cost-effective.

Stay-at-home benefit

Options that help support care at home, including care planning visits, home modifications (such as installing wheelchair ramps), emergency medical response systems, durable medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, walkers, or hospital-style beds), and home safety checks, are covered up to 30 times your daily benefit amount. Caregiver training is also part of the stay-at-home benefit, but only covered up to seven times your daily benefit amount in your lifetime. This benefit can be used at any time once you’re eligible for benefits, including during the waiting period.
  • NLong-Term Disability fulfills a special need not addressed by Short-Term Disability policies.
  • NAbout 110 million Americans do not have long term disability insurance.
  • NAlternate life programs, in many cases, can be less expensive for a 42 year old or older employee.

Popular Questions

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What is the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program?

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is a program which provides long term care insurance. This coverage can help to help pay for costs of care when those enrolled need help with activities they perform every day. Also covered is severe cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Can federal employees apply for disability?

Yes, a federal employee with at least 18 months of service can file for a disability retirement.

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Does the federal government have short term disability?

No, the government does not provide a short-term policy for its employees. However, you may apply for Short-Term Disability via Alford Benefits.

Can federal employees file for state disability?

No.

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