for those of us that will retire and eventually die here. what are your plans for long term care for old age? in case you become old and frail , what will you do? rely on your kids? pay out of pocket for care taker / nursing home? do you have any insurance for long term care? any recommendations f…

Okay, the general term for that kind of policy is 長期照顧終身保險. My girlfriend got it from 南山人壽 and the specific policy she got is called 南山人壽溢路相守長期照顧終身保險.

Come for the food, stay for the sidewalks :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6207443

I’m just wondering, with the majority of the population set to be old in probably 10-20 years, can we (even as citizens) even expect to have any sort of disability or pension? Is there even money for all that?

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: even expect to have any sort of disability or pension? Is there even money for all that? Taiwan’s finances, especially compared with some EU counterparts, are in strong shape.

This is assuming that money is even used for that and not just “encouraging” destitute people to commit suicide…

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: “encouraging” destitute people to commit suicide… I wonder if you have some statistics to back up this, uh, outlandish claim? Or are you just thinking (extremely grim) thoughts aloud for us? Guy

No statistics, just thinking the grim thought out loud. But I do know Taiwan, and many first world country’s population is aging, and I shudder to think what the Gen Z people will do with us when we are of that age.

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: No statistics, just thinking the grim thought out loud. Thank you for clarifying that point. Guy

[image] Taiwan_Luthiers: No statistics, just thinking the grim thought out loud. But I do know Taiwan, and many first world country’s population is aging, and I shudder to think what the Gen Z people will do with us when we are of that age. Old people vote, so the young will continue to get …

Long term care for when we are old

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Interesting to see these progressive announcements coming one by one. Finally!

Guy