Mary Ann DeKing Named Top Long Term Care Specialist in Nation: AALTCI
Darien, IL (PRWEB) August 03, 2015 -- A suburban Chicago woman has been named the country’s number one Long Term Care Specialist by a national trade and consumer advocacy group.
Mary Ann DeKing was awarded the top spot by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) who every year lists the top professionals in Long Term Care Planning (http://www.aaltci.org/news/long-term-care-insurance-association-news/long-term-care-insurance-top-producers-announced-by-aaltci).
DeKing has been assisting consumers all over the country develop affordable plans to address the financial burdens Long Term Health Care places on the American family. Helping people address the high costs of future Long Term Health Care is a passion for Mary Ann and her clients appreciate her hard work and effort on their behalf.
Mary Ann DeKing was awarded the top spot by the AALTCI who every year lists the top professionals in Long Term Care Planning (http://www.aaltci.org/news/long-term-care-insurance-association-news/long-term-care-insurance-top-producers-announced-by-aaltci).
After a number of years at the number two position, DeKing claims the top spot. DeKing uses her distinctive approach to helping clients address the physical, emotional and financial burdens Long Term Care places on family and friends.
“I am privileged that so many people allow me to assist their families find affordable solutions. The risk of Long Term Care is high and the costs and burdens of LTC places tremendous pressures on families. I am honored so many people place their trust in me,” DeKing said.
DeKing has been recognized by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) as one of the country’s top specialists since 2010. The AALTCI was established in 1998 and advocates for the importance of Long Term Care planning and supports insurance professionals who market the complete range of planning products.
Since 2008 DeKing has been a force in the Long Term Care Industry helping thousands of people from all over the country. Licensed in every state, she has been on the forefront of new technology that safely allows consumers see her computer screen while she answers their questions on the telephone. This allows the consumer more flexibility as they can meet with her either at work or at home.
Very few insurance or financial professionals understand how these products work since they can be complicated and all have different underwriting requirements. DeKing represents all the top insurance companies and can easily explain how the products work and matches the consumer with the best coverage at the best value.
“Long Term Care Insurance is very affordable. I am able to find the appropriate coverage with the right company so my clients can have an affordable plan to address this risk,” DeKing said.
“There are thousands of active insurance and financial professionals nationally who market long-term care solutions," says Jesse Slome, the Association's executive director. "To be recognized among the leading professionals in the nation is a most important distinction."
Long Term Care Insurance has become an important part of retirement planning. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says if you reach the age of 65 you have a 70% chance of requiring some type of Long Term Care service in your lifetime (http://longtermcare.gov).
“This means Long Term Care should be a key part of retirement planning. People require Long Term Health Care due to illness, accident or the impact of aging. I help people address these concerns so they have the peace-of-mind knowing that their adult children will remain their children and not their caregivers. Many people I speak with want their families to be loving and supporting and not caregiving. This isn’t a burden they wish on their loved ones,” DeKing explained.
Also honored this year was Mary Ann’s daughter, Cassandra DeKing who has joined her firm, Plan And Care, Inc. (http://planandcare.com). Along with Cassandra DeKing, Darlis Kirchhofer and Robin Devitt Allen are also among the top agents in the country at the firm.
DeKing said since insurance rates in Long Term Care are regulated, every agent uses the same rates for each insurance company.
“The main difference between me and a financial planner or a general insurance agent is my level of experience in Long Term Care. I represent the top insurance companies and I can help people using safe screen sharing technology to make it simple and convenient for the consumer to meet with me, learn about their options and ask questions right from their own home or office. I help people find the best and most affordable options from all the top insurance companies. Plus I work with families at claim time,” DeKing added.
DeKing has sent up a website for consumers to learn more and contact her for setting up a private consultation: http://www.planandcare.com. Her office number is 888-778-2905.
Mary Ann DeKing, Plan And Care, Inc., http://www.planandcare.com, +1 6309100095, [email protected]
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