The Kaiser Family Foundation briefing examines a little-noticed but major provision in two leading health reform bills that would change the way that the U.S. pays for long-term care. The provision, known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, would establish a national voluntary insurance program that would allow for voluntary pre-financing of long-term care through payroll deductions and then provide a cash benefit to purchase services. The briefing included a summary of the measure and discussion by two expert panels.
Issue Brief: The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act
Agenda (.pdf)
Participant Bios (.pdf)
Presentation (.pdf)
Video of Briefing (You must view the archived webcast in Internet Explorer. Download it here.)
mp3 of Briefing (right-click to download)
Transcript (.pdf)
