CLASS Act Pushed Back to 2013

A much-debated component of the new healthcare law, the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or CLASS Act, has been pushed back a year, to 2013.

The CLASS Act is the first federally backed long-term care insurance option for elderly and disabled individuals. It has been championed by provider groups such as LeadingAge, but it has also become a target during deficit reduction negotiations.

The program was originally slated to begin collecting premiums in 2012. That date has now been pushed back to 2013 based on the pace of implementation actions taken so far.

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