1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated August 5, 2021Who Pays for Long-Term Services and Supports?Long-term services and supports (LTSS) refers to a broad range of health and health-related services and other types of assistance that are needed by individuals over an extended period of time. The ne
2、ed for LTSS affects persons of all ages and is generally measured by limitations in an individuals ability to perform daily personal care activities such as eating, bathing, or dressing. The probability of needing LTSS increases with age. As the nations population aged 65 and older continues to incr
3、ease in size, and individuals continue to live longer post-retirement, the demand for LTSS is also expected to increase. In addition, advances in medical and supportive care may allow younger persons with disabilities to live longer. For more information, see CRS In Focus IF10427, Overview of Long-T
4、erm Services and Supports. CRS analyzed data by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Health Expenditure Account (NHEA) to examine LTSS spending by payer. This analysis includes Medicare post-acute care spending for home health and skilled nursing facility care in an expanded d
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