WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate backers say a long-term healthcare plan for people with disabilities should be included in health insurance reform legislation.
Advocates say the program, included in the House version of the bill, would cover the long-term healthcare needs of people with severe disabilities who want to live in the community. Costs would be met through premiums paid by those who are still healthy but who fear their conditions may worsen, The New York Times reported.