Factors Affecting the Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance : Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses role of long-term care insurance (LTCI) in financing long term care costs, and addresses current trends in the LTCI industry. Reviews factors affecting demand for LTCI, including product ...

Discusses role of long-term care insurance (LTCI) in financing long term care costs, and addresses current trends in the LTCI industry. Reviews factors affecting demand for LTCI, including product cost and complexity, adequacy of consumer protections, and solvency of insurers; and examines publicly administered voluntary LTCI program and issues for Congress.

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