Does long-term care insurance reduce the burden of medical costs? A retrospective elderly cohort study.

Jae Woo Choi Seung Hoon KimSang Gyu LeeSohee ParkHwang-Gun RyuTae Hyun Kim

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2018)

The study results show that the burden of medical costs for LTCI beneficiaries were significantly reduced compared with non-beneficiaries, despite the rise in medical costs among older adults. The positive effect of LTCI supports continuous implementation and expansion of the LTCI service for non-beneficiaries who require care assistance. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 1641-1646.

Keyphrases

healthcare
long term care
quality improvement
mental health
primary care
palliative care
risk factors
affordable care act
middle aged
pain management