Who Pays For Long-Term Services & Supports?

Long-term services and supports (LTSS) have become an increasingly important topic as the American population ages. Currently, about nine million consumers utilize LTSS, the majority of which are over the age of 65. For example, over 84% of individuals in nursing homes and nearly 83% of individuals using home health services are over the age of 65 (see Long-Term Care Providers & Services Users In The United States: Data From The National Study Of Long-Term Care Providers, 2013–2014). And, it is expected that by 2050, 20% of the U.S. population will be over the age . . .