Description

Long-Term Care Insurance is a type of insurance designed to cover the costs associated with long-term care services, which may include assistance with daily activities or care in a nursing facility. This insurance helps individuals manage the financial burden of prolonged medical care due to chronic illness, disability, or aging.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'Seguro de Cuidados a Largo Plazo' may be referred to colloquially as 'seguro de cuidados prolongados' in some regions, but it is important to use the formal term in clinical contexts. Be cautious of mixing it up with short-term care insurance, which covers different services.

Example Sentences

EN: Many people consider purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance to prepare for future healthcare needs.

ES: Muchas personas consideran adquirir un Seguro de Cuidados a Largo Plazo para prepararse para necesidades de atención médica futuras.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing long-term care insurance with health insurance; misinterpreting the term as referring to short-term care; using colloquial variants instead of the formal term.