You have your 401(k)… Your diversified portfolio… Your retirement nest egg... You’ve thought of everything – except for how to protect these assets should you need long-term care. It’s a fact: Just one year in a Connecticut nursing home can cost more than $150,000. And Medicare and health insurance may only cover a fraction of these costs. Now there's a way to protect your life’s savings. If you’re 40 or older, long-term care insurance approved by the State’s Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care should be part of your retirement plan. These policies assure you of the highest quality standards. They’re affordable and provide asset protection, protect against inflation, and – most important – give you peace of mind through your retirement years. Come learn about how the State’s Partnership for Long-Term Care can help you plan ahead for your future long-term care needs. No company specific products will be discussed, and there will be no sales or solicitations allowed – just information that you should know. About the Presenter: Aldo Pantano is from the State’s Office of Policy & Management Agency, and represents the Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care. He speaks frequently on the topic of long term care insurance and the CT Partnership for Long Term Care. Aldo conducts the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care Producer Certification Training Program in addition to coordinating all aspects of training. He also works closely with consumers and insurance agents to answer questions about long-term care, long-term care insurance and the CT Partnership for Long Term Care. Aldo has been with the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care for eight and a half years. Prior to joining the State, Aldo spent 17 years in the private insurance industry marketing large group Long Term Care insurance coverage all over the country. He holds a B.A. Degree in Marketing from the University of Hartford.