Bill 119 HR 2082, also known as the Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits Act, aims to make changes to title II of the Social Security Act in order to provide long-term care insurance benefits. The bill seeks to address the growing need for long-term care services for elderly and disabled individuals in the United States.
The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new long-term care insurance program that would provide benefits to individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The program would be funded through premiums paid by participants, as well as federal contributions.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve access to long-term care services for low-income individuals, by expanding Medicaid coverage for long-term care and providing subsidies for those who cannot afford insurance premiums.
Overall, the Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits Act aims to address the growing need for long-term care services in the United States, by providing a new insurance program to help individuals cover the costs of long-term care. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has received bipartisan support.