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The Best Way to Fund Long-Term Care Expenses with an HSA

Long-Term Care Insurance Now··15 September 2026·11 min

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Should you skip long-term care insurance and just self-insure with a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Scott A. Olson breaks down why using an HSA to fund potential long-term care (LTC) needs is a risky financial gamble that wastes valuable tax deductions. Instead of relying on a strictly capped savings balance to cover catastrophic costs, learn how a properly structured LTC policy provides a growing pool of tax-free benefits. Scott also reveals two legitimate, IRS-approved ways to use your pre-tax HSA funds to pay your policy premiums and cover high-deductible elimination periods. Buy my book on Amazon: https://zurl.co/6YK23 Listen to the podcast: https://zurl.co/dtGSK Watch our YouTube channel: https://zurl.co/0DvqQ Visit our website to learn more: https://zurl.co/8BxY3 Scott A. Olson, CLTC®, is co-founder of LTCShop.com and host of Long-Term Care Insurance Now. He has specialized exclusively in long-term care insurance since 1995 and is licensed nationwide. His National Producer Number (NPN) is 617232. Policy features, riders, and definitions mentioned in this article vary heavily by insurance carrier and state regulations. Partnership protections apply only to state-approved plans. Consult an LTCShop.com licensed specialist for specific carrier language.