Bobbi Hilton, 62, is considering the purchase of a five-year long-term care policy. If nursing home costs average $4,780 per month in her area, how much could she have to pay out-of-pocket for five years without long-term care insurance? What can Bobbi do to reduce the cost of this coverage?

The amount Bobbi would have to pay out-of-pocket for five years of nursing home costs without long-term care insurance is $_____