Long-term care insurance premiums are based on your age
when you apply. So the younger you are, the lower your
premium.
The premium is designed to remain level throughout the
term of payment. This means that your long-term care
insurance premium will not change in the future based
on your age.
Your current health condition is a consideration to
determine if you are accepted for coverage.
Once you are accepted for coverage, your policy cannot
be cancelled due to a change in health status.
Premium is based on age, therefore if you choose to
purchase a policy 10 years from now it will cost more
than it would today. See the "
Cost of Waiting".