...that would meet the diverse needs of severely disabled people and support private insurance for those seeking broader protection. The blueprint has nine...care, with subsidies for people with low incomes. This protecti >n would sustain resources and standard of living when people need long-term care, just as...

...$30,000 per year. Under this proposal, individuals would be responsible for a 20 percent copayment for home and community-based care, and for the first three months of a nursing home stay. Federal subsidies would be available to cover the copayment for individuals with...

...that would meet the diverse needs of severely disabled people and support private insurance for those seeking broader protection. The blueprint has nine...with- subsidies for people with low incomes. This protecti in would sustain resources and standard of living when people need long-term care, just as...

...single American who needs it regardless of age and the rest of that. Basically what it does, our plan recommends social insurance for home and community-based care and for the first 3 months of nursing home care for all Americans regardless of income. Now, that is a social insurance...

...responsibility. The Pepper Commission (1990) recommended a long-term care program including a requirement for Insurance for home and community-based care and for the first three months of nursing home care, and a floor to protect persons with long nursing stays against impoverishment. The federal government,...