Article Publication Date:
6/9/2010
Summary:
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) established the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, a new federally administered voluntary insurance program to help adults age 18 and over with disabilities pay for long-term services and supports (LTSS). This publication describes the major provisions of the legislation, including requirements for enrollment and eligibility, benefits and services, premium amounts, the CLASS Act trust fund, and timelines.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Types/Tools:
Populations:
N/A
Sources:
National Health Policy Forum
Programs/Initiatives:
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
States:
Keywords:
Eligibility
CLASS Independence Fund; P.L. 111-148
Contact
Carol O'Shaughnessy National Health Policy Forum
coshaugh@gwu.edu
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52608