Media Advisory: Home Care Workers To Tell Congress How Deficient Long-term Care Coverage Threatens The Well-being Of Seniors

Friday, July 6, 2007 : Legislation Would Help Fix Weaknesses in America’s Long-Term Care System Washington, DC-- On Tuesday, July 11, home care workers will urge the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to pass legislation establishing a national insurance program for adults who might become functionally disabled or currently have severe impairments and need affordable long-term care.

The CLASS Act, formally called the Communities Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, is a critical step in addressing the long-term needs of the millions of Americans not prepared for the costs - especially as the need for home- and community-based services increase with the aging baby boomer generation.

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