Is Immigration The Answer To The LTSS Workforce Problem? 

There is no doubt that we have a growing shortfall of workers to provide long-term services and supports. The United States (U.S.) population of adults age 65 and older is projected to increase by 84% over 35 years, from nearly 50 million in 2015 to 88 million in 2050. In addition, 61 million consumers—26% of all adults in the U.S.—have a disability (see Disability Impacts All Of Us). Of that population, 51% are 18 to 64 years old, while 41% are 65 and older (see 2017 Disability Statistics Annual Report). At the same time, the . . .