Understanding Inflation Protection – Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. The gradual rise in the cost of goods and services over time
  2. 3. The agreement that outlines coverage, limits, and features
  3. 7. Insurance that includes benefit increases tied to inflation
  4. 10. A policy feature designed to help benefits keep pace with rising care costs over time
  5. 12. An optional policy add-on selected at purchase to modify benefits
  6. 13. Services such as home care, assisted living, or nursing home care
  7. 14. The regular amount paid for an insurance policy
Down
  1. 1. The value of what benefits can buy over time (no spaces)
  2. 4. The amount an insurance policy will help pay for covered services
  3. 5. A type of inflation increase where growth builds on prior increases
  4. 6. A fixed rate used to increase benefits each year
  5. 8. A type of inflation increase calculated only on the original benefit amount
  6. 9. Expenses inflation protection is designed to help offset over time
  7. 11. Insurance that may include inflation protection as an optional feature (no spaces)