An LTC Executive Carve-Out brings customized long-term care insurance to your partners or other key employees and provides tax advantages to your firm.
By establishing predetermined criteria for these benefits, you are able to legally segment a class of employees eligible to have long-term care insurance premiums paid by the firm.
Benefits for partners/key employees
- Protection of their 401(k) or retirement plan assets
- Lifestyle protection
- Portable coverage
- Favorable tax treatment—benefits are generally tax-free
- Access to health care advocacy (managing and advising family members about health and welfare)
- Creates expense account for extended health care
Benefits for Firms/Employers
- Flexibility to select key executives without violating anti-discrimination laws
- Plans can include owner-employees, spouses, and dependents
- 100% tax deduction on premiums paid for employees and their spouses (IRC, Section 162)
- LTC insurance can attract, retain and reward key employees