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EquiTrust Bridge Explainer

Bridge converts a lump-sum premium into a pool of tax-free long-term care benefits and grows your money if you never need care.

Annual LTC Benefit

Total LTC Benefit Pool: $0k

This shows the estimated annual cash benefit available if you first need qualified long-term care at each age. Click the graph line for yearly details.

Guaranteed: 3% Growth

Benefit pool grows at a guaranteed 3% per year. Growth stops after 20 years or once on claim.

Money to Heirs If No LTC Is Needed

If you never use LTC benefits, your premium plus any growth passes to your heirs as a death benefit. This chart shows the estimated account value over time. Click the graph line for yearly details.

Non-guaranteed: 5% Growth

Assumes the current 5% growth rate, not guaranteed going forward. Contractual minimum is 1%. Growth can be tied to an equity index with different results, not shown here. If LTC benefits are paid, the remaining account value and heir payout decrease.