[20030514]RS21518_长期护理手册：服务人员、付款人和支出.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21518May 14, 2003Long-Term Care Chart Book: Persons Served,Payors and SpendingCarol OShaughnessySpecialist in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryLong-term care refers to a wide range of supportive and health services for personswho have lost the capacity for self-care due to illness or frailty. The need for long-termcare is projected to grow substantially in the future as a result of the increasing elderlypopulation. In 2001, spending for long-term care services for persons of all agesrepresented 12.2% of all personal health care spending ($151.2 billion of $1.24 trillion).Congress may address a number of issues related to long-term care over the next severalyears, including issues related to assistance to caregivers, possible expansion of homeand community-based care, and financing of services.To provide background on long-term care, in May 2000 the CongressionalResearch Service (CRS), in collaboration with The Urban Institute, prepared the Long-Term Care Chart Book: Persons Served, Payors, and Spending. The Chart Bookpresents selected backgrou