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The purpose of this analysis is to gain a better understanding of how having a private LTC insurance policy interacts with and affects the use of Medicare financed home health, skilled nursing and inpatient services. The authors used Medicare claims data and linked it to a sample of 578 community-based disabled elders receiving benefits under their LTC insurance policies.
This article discusses the different ways the public pays for long-term care services. It also discusses purchasing long-term care insurance. (Assisted Living Today, July/August 1999, Volume 6, Number 6, pages 36-39) [10 PDF pages]
This article explains new research and policy initiatives undertaken by the White House and HHS. These initiatives, including a new study of the employer group market, will provide the information policymakers and consumers need to make informed decisions about long-term care insurance.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Emerging Private Financing System Lisa Alecxih and David Kennell Lewin/ICF, Inc. October 1994 PDF Version (35 PDF pages)