Universal Health Care Act (H.R. 1300)
Creates a national, single-payer health insurance program, under which every U.S. citizen would be eligible for enrollment, that provides protection against the costs of health care and health-related services, including benefits for facility and home-based LTSS.
MediPlan Long-Term Care Act (H.R. 651)
Creates a “MediPlan” universal social insurance program within Medicare to provide coverage of LTSS for all U.S. citizens. Removes Medicare’s existing post-hospitalization requirement and extends nursing home coverage beyond the existing 100-day limit.
Lifecare Long-Term Care Protection Act (S. 2163)
Creates the Lifecare Long-term Care Protection Program that would: Create state-based assessment and care management agencies to determine eligible individuals and maintain provider registries. Provide up to three years of home and community-based care. Provide up to six months of facility care (with the option for more). Create optional insurance program for longer facility care stays.
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.