The Lincoln MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage plan addresses consumers’ biggest concerns about long term care insurance, including:
Lincoln MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage is a great option to consider when you want to know exactly what you are buying and have control over your future.
In this article, we share everything about the MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage to help you.
MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage Highlights
You probably heard the nightmare stories in the past regarding long-term care insurance policies with premiums blowing up 60-100% per year and subpar-rated companies going under, leaving policyholders in a tough spot.
Companies like John Hancock, Genworth, CNA and Transamerica Long Term Care all existed the market with their traditional policies.
Not with the MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage policy – It is 100% guaranteed!
MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage is a hybrid long-term care policy (also known as an asset-based policy). Lincoln’s hybrid policy combines universal life insurance with a long term care rider.
Check out the latest Fixed Advantage consumer guide.
The premium, long-term care benefits, return of premium amounts, and death benefits are locked from Day One of your policy!
Hybrid LTC policies have largely replaced traditional policies like CNA Long Term Care Insurance, John Hancock, and Genworth.
Recently, the CEO of Genworth indicated that their CareScout subsidiary is entering the LTC market.
Guaranteed Long Term Care Benefits
Every MoneyGuard policy has a detailed illustration that we will provide to you. The illustration you receive will detail the long term care benefits of your policy, including:
Monthly Benefits – The illustration provides the maximum monthly benefit for every year.
Annual Benefits – Your illustration will show you the maximum annual benefit available.
Total Benefits – Your illustration will show the benefits available for the policy’s life.
When you buy this policy, your illustration shows you the premiums and benefits of your policy and what you are paying for.
Flex Care Cash Amendment – Provides 50% of the maximum daily benefit and does not require receipts. It’s a great little option for when you might receive informal care from a friend or family member and want to give them some cash for helping you.
Terminal Illness Acceleration of Death Benefit Rider – If you are diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of 12 months or less, a portion of the death benefit may be accelerated. We provide full details in the policy illustrations.
No Lapse Guaranteed Premiums
Once approved for coverage, your premium is fixed and guaranteed not to change, assuming you make your premium payments on time.
Premium payment options include a lump sum single payment, annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly premium payments.
The duration of time you have to pay your premiums depends on your age.
| Age | Number of Years to Pay Premiums |
|---|---|
| 40-72 | 10 Years or Less |
| 73 | 9 Years or Less |
| 74 | 8 Years or Less |
| 75 | 7 Years or Less |
| 76 | 6 Years or Less |
| 77 | 5 Years or Less |
| 78 | 4 Years or Less |
| 79 | 3 Years or Less |
| 80 | 2 Years or Less |
As an alternative to the above premium schedules, Nationwide’s CareMatters II plan allows you to pay premiums up to age 100.
Choose The Type of Care You Receive
You want control over your future care, and MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage gives you exactly that. Choices available for care include:
As you can see, many care options are available to you with this policy.
Death Benefits If LTC Is Not Needed
A great benefit of the MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage policy is that a death benefit is available.
The most common objection to standalone long-term care policies is that you get nothing if long-term care is never needed.
Not with MoneyGuard. As a hybrid life insurance policy with a long term care rider, you get a flexible policy to meet your needs.
The Value Protection Endorsement is issued with every policy to provide a no-lapse guaranteed death benefit and Return of Premium (ROP) benefits.
More on the ROP feature later in this article.
The death benefit is paid to your beneficiary income tax-free.
The amount of the death benefit is indicated in your policy. The death benefit will be reduced dollar for dollar by any long-term care claims made, withdrawals, or loans taken from the policy.
Residual Death Benefit – There is a residual death benefit available even if you have exhausted all long term care benefits.
The residual death benefit is equal to the lesser of 5% of the initial death benefit or $10,000. Outstanding policy loans may further reduce this amount at death.
Return of Premiums Should You Change Your Mind
If you buy a policy, you have the flexibility to cancel the policy at any time by using the included ROP benefit available from Day One of your policy.
Two Return of Premium Options are Available.
1. Basic ROP – Returns 70% of the premiums you paid minus any loans, withdrawals, or long-term care claims taken.
The return of premiums option returns a vested percentage of premiums less any loans, claims, or withdrawals.
2. Graded ROP – Begins at 70% and increases 3% per year up to 100% over an eleven-year period – 70%, 73%, 76%, 79%, 81%, 84%, 87%, 91%, 94%, 97%, 100%.
The Graded ROP is the more expensive option due to the increased return of premiums in later years.
Who Should Consider the Fixed Advantage Policy?
The Fixed Advantage policy protects your income and retirement assets from being used to pay long-term care expenses.
Having long term care insurance gives you control about your future care if needed, and if you never need LTC, the death benefit leaves a legacy for your beneficiaries.
Please take a few minutes to request your No Pressure, No Obligation quote today.
Product Details
This universal life insurance policy has a Long Term Care Benefits Rider (LTCBR).
- Issue Ages – 40-80
- Minimum Death Benefit – $50,000
- Maximum Death Benefit – $500,000
- Long-Term Care Benefits Duration – 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.
- Inflation Protection Options
- No Inflation
- 3% Compound Inflation
- 5% Compound Inflation
- Non-forfeiture Benefit
- International Benefit
- Flexible Care Cash Amendment
- Terminal Illness Rider
- Value Protection Endorsement
- No Lapse Guarantee
- Return of Premium Benefit
- Benefit Transfer Rider
- Living Well Endorsement
The MoneyGuard policy is a reimbursement policy, meaning that it will pay for the actual expenses billed, vs. an indemnity policy that pays a set monthly benefit as determined by your policy.
Direct billing can be set up with care providers to make it simple.
Sample MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage Contract
MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage vs. Nationwide CAre Matters II
How does the MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage stack up against the competition?
Here are some highlights vs. other products in the market.
| Product Features | MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage | Nationwide CareMatters II |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Ages | 40-80 | 30-70 |
| Minimum Face Amount | $50,000 | $60,000 |
| Premium Options | Single Pay 2-10 Years based on age | Single Pay 5 Year Pay 10 Year Pay Pay to Age 65 Pay to Age 100 |
| Inflation Protection | No Inflation 3% Compound 5% Compound | 3% Simple 3% Compound 5% Compound |
| LTC Benefit Duration Periods | 3-6 Years | 2 – 7 Years |
| Elimination Period | No Elimination Period | 90 Days |
| Residual Death Benefit | Lesser of 5% of Death Benefit or $10,000 | 20% of Face |
| Refund of Premium | Reduced Paid-Up Benefits | Yes |
| Reduced Paid Up Benefits | Yes | Reduced Paid-Up Benefits |
| Terminal Illness Benefits | Yes | Yes |
Final Thoughts
The MoneyGuard Fixed Advantage is a great option to address your long term care needs.
Some states have programs to consider like the California Long-Term Care Insurance Program.
Our service will provide quotes for this policy and competitors to ensure you have the best options for making informed decisions.
