Consumers seeking the best long term care insurance costs or to compare Medicare Supplement insurance quotes have two outstanding resources at their disposal.

The following are highly utilized and recognized online resources for third-party insurance information and cost quotes.

Best Long Term Care Insurance Online Resources

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is the national professional organization exclusively dedicated to promoting the importance of planning for long-term care needs.    Website: www.aaltci.org

Read six guides offering tips for reducing long-term care insurance costs and smarter long term care planning.  Guides previously appeared in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.  Website: www.aaltci.org/guides

Request long-term care insurance quotes from dedicated independent professionals who typically represent multiple leading LTC insurance companies.  Website: www.aaltci.org/long-term-care-insurance

Best Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Online Resources

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is a national professional organization creating awareness and undertaking educational programs.  Website: www.medicaresupp.org

Find local Medicare Supplement agents who can compare Medigap plan options available in your area along with costs. Website:  www.MedicareSupp.org/agents.php

Best Short-Term Care Insurance Online Resources

The National Advisory Center for Short Term Care Information provides information designed to educate consumers about gaps in Medicare coverage and affordable options for long term care planning.  Website:  www.ShortTermCareInsurance.org

Request short-term care insurance costs and information from licensed insurance professionals educated in offering options to fill gaps in Medigap and Medicare Advantage coverage.