Archive: Howard Gleckman
Introduction The system for financing and delivering long-term care in the United States is deeply flawed. While families and government spend more than $200 billion annually for such services, many frail elderly and disabled fail to receive the care they need. This problem is expected to become more severe as the Baby Boom generation ages…
Introduction Private insurance currently plays a small, but potentially important role in financing the long-term care of the elderly in the United States. Some believe it can be a significant element in a restructured long-term care financing system. However, to date, the demand for such insurance has been modest. This brief will discuss the potentia…
