Utilization Data

Projected LTC Need For People Turning Age 65
       
Number of Years of LTC Need
by Percentage
 
Average Life Expectancy after age 65
Percent of People with LTC Need
Average Years of LTC Need
1 year
or less
1-2 years
2-5 years
More than 5 years
All
17.8
69%
3.0
25%
17%
29%
29%
Men
15.7
58%
2.2
33%
17%
30%
20%
Women
19.8
79%
3.7
20%
16%
28%
35%

Research by Peter Kemper, Ph.D. Department of Health Policy, Pennsylvania State University , June 2006