Long-Term Care in Health Care Reform: Policy Options to Improve Both

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Article Publication Date: 
7/31/2009
Summary: 
This policy brief presents four options that merit serious consideration in the current health care reform discussions. The first two options would improve long-term care for people with low incomes and limited financial resources. Review ideas on expanding Medicaid support for home and community-based services and improve coordination of medical and long-term care for Medicare-Medicaid “Dual Eligibles”. Poll results also gauge interest in reform if long-term services and supports were included.
Article Author: 
Komisar, Harriet; Tumlinson, Anne; Feder, Judy; Burke, Sheila
Populations: 
Dual Eligibles
Sources: 
The SCAN Foundation
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program

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