The National Academy for Social Insurance: Designing a State-Based Social Insurance Program for Long-Term Services and Supports
Focuses on an analysis of social insurance solutions and intended as a roadmap for state policymakers. Identifies the key design issues for consideration in the design of a social insurance
program for LTSS. Speaks to the preliminary design and concepts of the Washington State LTSS social insurance program, Washington Cares (WA Cares).
Urban Institute: Microsimulation Analysis of Financing Options for Long-Term Services and Supports
To assess alternative LTSS financing options and better understand how policy changes
could expand the role of insurance.
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS)
Creates a federally administered voluntary insurance program offering a cash benefit that eligible individuals can use to purchase various LTSS to enable them to continue to live in the community.
Long-Term Care Assistance Act of 1988 (S. 2305)
Establishes LTC benefits under Medicare Part B to cover chronic home care services, respite, and nursing care for eligible individuals. Provides chronic home and community-based care to severely disabled individuals under the existing Medicare program, with deductibles and cost-sharing for those who are not low-income.