Provider groups remain vigilant on entitlement spending as Obama signs debt ceiling legislation
Aug 03, 2011
A bipartisan Congressional committee will be tasked with reforming entitlement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, as part of a federal debt limit deal signed yesterday by President Obama.
Senate Finance Committee passes pivotal healthcare reform bill
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-9 Tuesday to pass America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009. The committee’s approval marks a critical turning point for Congress in its attempt to pass comprehensive...
House sets healthcare vote for Saturday; AAHSA applauds inclusion of CLASS Act
Nov 06, 2009
The U.S House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on its comprehensive healthcare reform bill for Saturday evening. As lawmakers fine-tune the legislative language, outside groups, including the American...
CLASS ACT clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate
Dec 07, 2009
An attempt to kill off the Community Living Assistance Supports and Services (CLASS) Act was thwarted Friday.
Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill
Nov 20, 2009
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gave kudos to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others for including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in...
CBO: CLASS Act could eventually contribute to deficit
Dec 01, 2009
The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, which appears in House and Senate healthcare reform legislation, could wind up adding tens of billions of dollars to the federal deficit,...
House GOP continue with CLASS repeal efforts
Jan 18, 2012
With Congress back in session, House Republicans are back at trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s disability insurance benefit.
Deficit commission’s plan would eliminate CLASS Act
Dec 03, 2010
A bipartisan deficit commission, co-chaired by Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, is scheduled to vote today on its deficit reduction proposals, which would make several cost-saving cuts to Medicare. Among...
Health Affairs journal devotes January issue to long-term care
Jan 05, 2010
The health policy journal Health Affairs is releasing an issue today on long-term care and related services, and the challenges confronting caregiving.
Deficit commission votes not to send proposals to Congress
Dec 06, 2010
A commission charged with finding ways to reduce the deficit last week voted against proposals that recommend killing the CLASS Act and increasing the Social Security retirement age.