Benefits

Long Term Care

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) just announced the number of enrollees in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) increased in 2004 by 5,500. There were a total of 206,200 enrollees at the end of 2004, making the FLTCIP the largest group long term care insurance program in the nation.

YOU CAN APPLY AT ANY TIME! If you are in an eligible group, you can apply for coverage under the FLTCIP any time. You do not have to wait until the next Open Season.

To learn more about the available benefits and why this Federal program may be right for you, go to the following websites to assist you in making an informed decision:

http://www.ltcfeds.com and http://www.opm.gov/insure/ltc/index.asp

Literature and assistance are just a phone call away! You can speak to a certified long term care insurance specialist by calling 1-800-582-3337, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 7 pm, Eastern Time (closed Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays). When calling, the following options are available:

• To request literature and/or an application, press OPTION 1

• If you have NOT applied and need information or help with your application, press OPTION 2 to speak with a Certified Long Term Care Insurance Consultant.

• If you HAVE applied and have questions on your application or enrollment, press OPTION 3.