On the Agenda: Long-Term Care for Seniors, Disabled
Congress is finally paying much-needed attention to the issue of long-term care as part of a national healthcare overhaul. Senator Edward M. Kennedy introduced the C.L.A.S.S. (Community Living Assistance Services and Support) Act, which is a bill that would establish a national long-term care insurance program that would allow participants to use daily benefits for anything from home care to nursing homes.
Click here to learn more about the C.L.A.S.S. Act bill. What do you think about establishing a national long-term care insurance program? Sound off here - we want to hear from you!