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Selected free or low-cost sources of information about long-term care insurance

• "A Shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance," published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, available free through www.naic.org

• "Planning for Long-Term Care," a book published by the National Council on the Aging's United Seniors Health Council, available for $19.50 at (800) 373-4906

• Internet calculator to help you work through the math: http://www.ltcfeds.com/NASApp/ltc/do/assessing_your_needs/ratecalc

• The Eldercare Locator hotline, which can connect you to state or local area agencies on aging, is reachable Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, at (800) 677-1116, or check online at http://www.eldercare.gov