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In the ongoing congressional debate over the CLASS Act—the proposed national long – term care insurance program—critics and supporters have been arguing over whether a benefit of $50- or even $75-a-day is worthwhile.

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Why $75-a-day matters to long-term caregivers | Seattle …

Embedded in the health care overhaul legislation is a long – term care program called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or Class Act, but critics say it could create fiscal problems for the government.

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Long-Term Care Proposal Triggers Cost, Sustainability Concerns …

That plan includes efforts to increase the number of surgeries performed by non-Kaiser doctors at the hospital, the creation of new long – term care options and the expansion of existing ones. It could also include layoffs.

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The Island | Hospital board okays wage reductions to bridge loss …

By Robert Pear in the New York Times: A proposal to provide long – term coverage to people with disabilities and chronic illness is roiling debate in Congress. The measure was included in health care legislation passed by the House. …

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Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com » News Archive » Long term …

Author: By ROBERT PEAR | Categories: Entertainment, News | Posted: 14 December, 2009.

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Long-Term Care Is Latest Issue in Health Care Debate | Buzz Newsroom

This type of help can be anything from some financial assistance, a few trips to the doctor’s office, or helping them find a long term care facility they – or you – can afford. Perhaps you and your parents should have considered buying …

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What Is Long Term Care Insurance And When To Buy | IULREN.COM

SCHIEFFER: And we’re back now with yet another view on health care . The Republican leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell

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RealClearPolitics – Senators McConnell, Rockefeller, Lieberman …

Learn how to: Find and select a nursing home or assisted living facility;; Prepare yourself and your family for the transition to long term care ;; Write an advance directive, making sure your wishes are known; and; Pay for long term care .

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Long Term Care Living

While major elements of the Senate health reform bill are discussed daily, not much has been mentioned about a part of the bill that would provide long – term care insurance to the elderly and disabled.

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Revealing the Little-Discussed Long-Term Care Insurance Program …

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