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Long-Term Care in a Global Context
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Demographics Population aging globally Increased numbers of older adults (esp. oldest- old) means increased need for LTC Lower birth rates affect the supply of people to provide care Smaller families Smaller paid workforce Other demographic trends important Less marriage, increased divorce Blended families
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Policy Frameworks Social values are key to understanding LTC policies Is LTC a private issue (families) or a public issue (government)? Should we rely on the private market (private insurance) or on public funding? How different is LTC from health care?
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History LTC needs, like most other needs, were originally filled by families In every country, families are still the main provider of LTC Global perspective can show under what circumstances LTC has become a public concern
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Germany Probably the most comprehensive government system for LTC Long-Term Care Insurance Act Passed 1994, effective 1996 New, mandatory social insurance program Funded with payroll tax Additional premium on those with no children Can opt out if buy private insurance
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Three types of benefits Unrestricted cash payments Can pay family members Can make home modifications Service benefit Agencies provide services Combination of cash and services Cash benefit is lower than direct service benefit Round-the-clock care services $1900/month Cash payment would be $895/month
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More about German program… Participants are responsible for room and board at all levels of care Includes assistance for family caregivers Skills training Home visits Up to 4 weeks per year of respite care Caregiving “counts” towards state pension
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Future viability? Currently, program is financially sound Has reduced the number of LTC patients on public assistance Concerns about viability as population aging continues
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Japan’s system Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Passed in 1997, effective in 2000 Japan’s fifth social insurance program Health care Pensions Unemployment Workman’s compensation Replaced a welfare-based system Stigmatizing
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Japan (cont.) Only available to those 65 and older Germany’s program is available to all ages Payroll tax for workers aged 40-64 Those 65+ pay a premium Users pay a copayment Central government pays about half of cost One incentive for government was to reduce hospital use Because hospitals were free, older adults traditionally had long hospital stays
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Supply of care is an issue Government is working to increase supply of workers and facilities But demand continues to outstrip supply Big social change from society where caregiving by women and home has been the norm
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France Personalized Independence Allowance Adopted 2002 Available at ages 60 and over Cash benefits May be used to pay family members (not spouses) Must need help with at least 3 ADLS to get benefit Level of assistance declines with income
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United Kingdom Most similar to U.S. Nursing care part of National Health Service At home or in skilled nursing facilities Personal care financed separately By local governments Means-tested benefit Low-income families also eligible for Carer’s Allowance Scotland has a slightly different approach
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Denmark Welfare state Municipalities responsible for health and social services Financed through general taxes Stopped building nursing homes in the 1980s Instead, supportive housing and 24-hour home support services Housing and health care considered separately Assessment team determines services needed, makes arrangements
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What are some of the differences? Type of eligibility Social insurance Universal Means-tested Role of families Cash vs. services Consumer direction
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