It would be nice if, with the death of CLASS, insurance industry groups, advocates for theaged and disabled, and long-term care providers could sit down together and design a long-term care financing system that does work.
The bill has already enabled millions of Americans aged under 26 to obtain health insurance by staying on their parents' coverage for longer than previously allowed.
One involves the expansion of Medicare, the government health scheme for those above 65, to include some people aged 55-65 who cannot find affordable insurance.