A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... elderly ; the rest are under 65 . The vast majority of people of all ages who need long - term care live in the community ( see Figure 4 ) . More than 5 million disabled elderly and over 3 mil- lion disabled younger people live at home ...
... elderly ; the rest are under 65 . The vast majority of people of all ages who need long - term care live in the community ( see Figure 4 ) . More than 5 million disabled elderly and over 3 mil- lion disabled younger people live at home ...
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... elderly parents . That families devote such effort to caring for dis- abled relatives is moving testimony to the strength of the human spirit . But the scale of their sacrifice sug- gests there may be objective barriers to purchasing ...
... elderly parents . That families devote such effort to caring for dis- abled relatives is moving testimony to the strength of the human spirit . But the scale of their sacrifice sug- gests there may be objective barriers to purchasing ...
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... elderly people requiring nursing. ROMAN SAPECK / MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH policies to limit their financial liability ... elderly will pur- chase long - term care policies , reducing the need for percent to 5 percent of the elderly currently ...
... elderly people requiring nursing. ROMAN SAPECK / MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH policies to limit their financial liability ... elderly will pur- chase long - term care policies , reducing the need for percent to 5 percent of the elderly currently ...
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... elderly Ameri- cans receive their basic health insurance protection from Medicare . Nonetheless , gaps in Medicare protec- tion expose the elderly to considerable financial risk . To address these gaps , the Commission recommends three ...
... elderly Ameri- cans receive their basic health insurance protection from Medicare . Nonetheless , gaps in Medicare protec- tion expose the elderly to considerable financial risk . To address these gaps , the Commission recommends three ...
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... elderly ; the rest are under 65 . The vast majority of people of all ages who need long - term care live in the community ( see Figure 4 ) . More than 5 million disabled elderly and over 3 mil- lion disabled younger people live at home ...
... elderly ; the rest are under 65 . The vast majority of people of all ages who need long - term care live in the community ( see Figure 4 ) . More than 5 million disabled elderly and over 3 mil- lion disabled younger people live at home ...
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Americans coverage ance benefits BILL GRADISON Brookings/ICF Long-Term build universal coverage burden caid calls for action caregivers Commission believes Commission recognizes Commission recommends cost shifting cover Current Population Survey DAVID PRYOR delivery Dependents develop EARL DOTTER efficient eligibility ensure access face families federal cost federal government guidelines health and long-term health care costs health care coverage health care system health coverage health insurance home and community-based house of cards income increase individuals insurance market job-based and public job-based coverage Lewin/ICF estimates Long-Term Care Financing long-term care insurance Mark Merlis Medicaid medical underwriting Medicare Medigap nation need long-term Nonelderly number of elderly nursing home stays ommends payment rates percent ployers poor Population Survey data premiums private insurance problems protection provide coverage public coverage public program receive recom risk Rockefeller IV severely disabled small employers SOURCE spending strategy sumers tion uninsured universal health universal health care
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...