Long-term care insurance: care management practice issues

Care Manag J. 2004 Spring;5(1):25-33. doi: 10.1891/cmaj.5.1.25.61262.

Abstract

There are numerous articles about the pros and cons of long-term care insurance. However, for many people it is a solution for funding long-term care when they are in need of these services. The provision of appropriate care management to individuals, providers, and insurers results in a "win-win" for everyone. The article discusses the issues surrounding long-term care financing and delivery from the perspective of the groups mentioned previously.

MeSH terms

  • Case Management*
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Home Care Services / economics
  • Humans
  • Insurance Benefits
  • Insurance, Health, Reimbursement*
  • Insurance, Long-Term Care / economics*
  • Insurance, Long-Term Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Nursing Homes / economics
  • Time Factors
  • United States