Dear Pat, The companywriting LTC inssurance for those of us with existing chronic conditions is Penn Treaty. I believe one enterprising broker contactedour Association. However, he and a second insurance agent came before our Board of Directors - both failed miserably in trying to explain, both in the Big Picture and microcosmologically. The agent who caused me to take a second look contacted me through the credit union. He got $100.00, roughly 8% of the annual premium, for his trouble. I should hear in the next two weeks whether I have been accepted. Let me know what you find. I think I'll ask my board to take another look. The phrase the agent used was asset protection. Hope this has been helpful. If I get any more inquiries, I will consider sending the above to the bulletin bboard/list. Until a better day, Don