This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington, D.C., held a briefing on the CLASS Act, a long-term care insurance plan that generally has garnered praise from the long-term care community.
Problems with the CLASS Act
By
Stephen A. Moses
Oct 23, 2009
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently held a briefing on the much-touted CLASS Act. There was much praise to go around. I heartily disagreed with most of it.
Next few days may determine future of CLASS Act
By
Liza Berger
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee’s passage of a healthcare reform bill is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking for many in the long-term care world.
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...
White House reiterates support for CLASS Act
Sep 25, 2009
The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human...
As Obama addresses Congress tonight, long-term care continues to weigh in on healthcare reform
Sep 09, 2009
Long-term care providers are likely to tune in tonight as President Barack Obama speaks about healthcare reform to a joint session of Congress.
Healthcare to miss Kennedy
By
Liza Berger
Aug 26, 2009
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), who died late Tuesday at 77, shepherded pivotal healthcare legislation through Congress. His best accomplishment may have been yet to come, according to the leader of a major...
Obama tries to maintain health reform timeline amid skepticism and doubt
Jul 22, 2009
As President Obama’s August 7 deadline for healthcare reform approaches, he has begun to rally his healthcare troops with a series of public events scheduled for this week, according to recent news...
CLASS Act receives president’s endorsement
By
Liza Berger
Jul 07, 2009
The CLASS Act has Obama’s back. Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said as much today in a letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)...
Keeping an eye on Medicare
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2009
As the healthcare reform discussion continues to swirl in Washington, it’s easy to forget there are other healthcare issues to talk about. One of those affecting long-term care community is a proposed...