Understanding the New Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Program - Fact Sheet

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Article Publication Date: 
5/1/2010
Summary: 
Find a summary of the CLASS Act developed by the AARP Public Policy Institute. The legislation creates a voluntary national insurance program for long-term services and supports (LTSS) to help address the financial challenges many American households face when confronted with the high cost of LTSS. This fact sheet succinctly answers questions such as who can participate in CLASS, what are the benefit amounts, how are premiums computed and how CLASS interacts with Medicaid.
Article Author: 
Richards, Rhonda; Walker, Lina
Populations: 
N/A
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Fact Sheet 183; Department of Health and Human Services; HHS Secretary; Congressional Budget Office; CBO; activities of daily living

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