http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Short-Term-Care-Coverage_Summary.html Short-term care coverage refers to a kind of insurance which coverage extends for a short period of time determined in the policy. You can choose how long you want the coverage, for instance, 30, 60 or 90 days. Some companies offer 36 month coverage, but it is more common that the policy lasts no more than 12 months. This insurance is especially useful for those people who are going through a period of transition, for example, unemployed or employed part-time, student, or leaving home for the first time. To learn more about this option, take a look at the articles available below. en-us