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CLASS Act

Healthcare reform is still alive

Liza Berger February 22, 2010

The release of President Obama's healthcare reform proposal couldn't have come at a better time. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is holding its advocacy conference in the capital this week.

AAHSA members to call lawmakers today, urging them to pass healthcare reform

January 26, 2010

The White House has signaled that it may be scaling back the healthcare reform bill, and one long-term care group is speaking out about it.

CLASS Act to survive, even if healthcare reform doesn't

Liza Berger January 21, 2010

Larry Minnix sounded weary but determined. The CLASS Act may become a casualty of healthcare reform, but it is not going away, the head of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging assured me Wednesday.

CLASS Act only begins to address long-term care needs, panelists say

January 07, 2010

The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act would increase access to long-term care, but more actions need to be taken to overcome problems facing the field, according to panelists at a briefing Tuesday.

Long-term care in the spotlight

Liza Berger January 06, 2010

It's only the first week in January, but 2010 already has served up some exciting developments for the long-term care field.

Health Affairs journal devotes January issue to long-term care

January 05, 2010

The health policy journal Health Affairs is releasing an issue today on long-term care and related services, and the challenges confronting caregiving.

Senate inching closer to passing bill with CLASS Act in it

Liza Berger December 23, 2009

It appears increasingly likely that proponents of the CLASS Act will have "happy holidays" after all.

Senate nears vote on healthcare reform bill

December 15, 2009

Senators need to reach an agreement on their healthcare reform bill possibly by today to pass a bill before Christmas. Supporters of the long-term care insurance provision have been working fiercely to secure its inclusion in the bill.

CLASS ACT clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate

December 07, 2009

An attempt to kill off the Community Living Assistance Supports and Services (CLASS) Act was thwarted Friday.

CBO: CLASS Act could eventually contribute to deficit

December 01, 2009

The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, which appears in House and Senate healthcare reform legislation, could wind up adding tens of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, according to a Nov. 25 analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.

CLASS Act math

Liza Berger December 01, 2009

If you are confused about the financial implications of the highly publicized CLASS Act, you are not alone. If it's supposed to be solvent and actuarially sound over the long term, why is the program at some point expected to increase the deficit?

Senate to debate healthcare bill, elder abuse gains attention

November 24, 2009

The U.S. Senate over the weekend narrowly approved a motion to begin debate on its version of healthcare reform. The legislation includes a significant expansion of the Elder Justice Act and other provisions affecting seniors and long-term care.

Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill

November 20, 2009

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gave kudos to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others for including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in the newly introduced Senate healthcare reform bill.

Kennedy continues father's commitment to long-term care

Liza Berger November 19, 2009

It was heartening this week to see Edward M. Kennedy Jr., son of the late senator, encouraging long-term care providers to push for reform. It would have made his dad proud.

CLASS Act on the move

Liza Berger November 12, 2009

The House's passage of the CLASS Act clearly has offered momentum for the disability insurance program. Leaders of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging are convinced there is no stopping it now.

CLASS Act would not increase federal deficit, AAHSA's Manard asserts

November 12, 2009

Barbara Manard, vice president of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Wednesday countered criticism that the CLASS Act would contribute to the federal deficit.

Minnix expects Senate to include CLASS Act in healthcare reform bill

November 10, 2009

The president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging feels confident that the CLASS Act will make it into a final healthcare reform bill.

House passes massive healthcare reform bill with CLASS Act in it

November 09, 2009

The House late Saturday passed its comprehensive healthcare reform bill by a vote of 220-215.

Good timing for AAHSA conference

Liza Berger November 06, 2009

Emotions will be running high at the rapidly approaching conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The question is, will the mood be one of elation or disappointment?

House sets healthcare vote for Saturday; AAHSA applauds inclusion of CLASS Act

November 06, 2009

The U.S House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on its comprehensive healthcare reform bill for Saturday evening. As lawmakers fine-tune the legislative language, outside groups, including the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, continue to weigh in on the debate.

Poised for legislative victory, AAHSA annual convention kicks off this weekend

November 06, 2009

Officials with the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging could be at the brink of exquisitely good timing for their annual meeting and exposition. The U.S. House is set to vote Saturday on the CLASS Act, a disability long-term care insurance program powerfully supported and promoted by AAHSA, which set its meeting dates years ago.

House adopts CLASS Act; 'red flags' rule bill stalls in Senate committee

October 30, 2009

The House of Representatives has decided to include the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, a voluntary long-term care insurance program, in its healthcare reform bill.

House mulls adding CLASS Act to healthcare reform bill

October 28, 2009

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are strongly considering adding the CLASS Act to their version of healthcare reform.

Speaking out against the CLASS Act

Liza Berger October 23, 2009

This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington, D.C., held a briefing on the CLASS Act, a long-term care insurance plan that generally has garnered praise from the long-term care community.

Problems with the CLASS Act

Stephen A. Moses October 23, 2009

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently held a briefing on the much-touted CLASS Act. There was much praise to go around. I heartily disagreed with most of it.

Next few days may determine future of CLASS Act

Liza Berger October 14, 2009

The Senate Finance Committee's passage of a healthcare reform bill is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking for many in the long-term care world.

Senate Finance Committee passes pivotal healthcare reform bill

October 14, 2009

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-9 Tuesday to pass America's Healthy Future Act of 2009. The committee's approval marks a critical turning point for Congress in its attempt to pass comprehensive healthcare reform.

White House reiterates support for CLASS Act

September 25, 2009

The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius hosted the event.