We Must Continue Implementing the CLASS Act
Published On: Sep 22, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lauren Shaham, (202) 508-1219, lshaham@LeadingAge.org
"We look forward to continuing to work with the Administration on the implementation of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act. We believe a fiscally solvent, self-sustaining CLASS Act is not only possible, but essential for our country," said Larry Minnix, president and CEO of LeadingAge.
"There is no other solution on the table right now to solve the crisis of paying for long-term services and supports," Minnix added. "Today’s pressures on both Medicare and Medicaid make the CLASS Act all the more important to help families and the government reduce the costs of care. To help our states, our families and people with disabilities, we must implement the CLASS Act."