Long-Term Care

Americans should have choices when it comes to long-term care - allowing them to maintain their independence at home or in their communities with expanded and affordable financing options.

Most Americans aren't aware of the costs of long-term care and mistakenly think that Medicare pays for more than it does. With the demographic shift occurring in the U.S., the need for long-term care -- whether in a nursing home, assisted-living facility, or at home -- will only grow, with an estimated 12 million Americans needing care by 2020. That's why government, individuals, and the private sector need to work together to make a wider variety of affordable long-term care options available.

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