Nursing-home blues
Academy volunteer and long-term care expert Steve Schoonveld discussed changes proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act. He said the proposal would alleviate many of the actuaries' concerns with the health care reform provision that establishes a federal long-term care program. Schoonveld said that he remains concerned, however, about affordability issues that could limit participation.