CareBidder

CareBidder helps families and near-retirees price long-term care realistically by requesting apples-to-apples bids from vetted local providers (home care agencies, assisted living communities, adult day care) based on a standardized care profile. Users answer a short intake (ADLs, dementia risk, location, schedule, budget), then the app generates a “care spec” and sends it to participating providers. Providers respond with itemized offers (hourly rates, minimums, add-on fees, availability, contract terms). The app compares true monthly burn rates and highlights hidden costs like weekend premiums, lift-assist surcharges, and care-plan fees. It also includes a simple runway calculator that shows how long savings last under each bid and what happens if care needs increase. This is a web app + mobile companion, combining traditional workflows with light AI for intake summarization and bid normalization.