On Friday, September 10^th, LTQA hosted a webinar on international experiences with designing universal long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs and their implications on designing such programs in the US. Ben Veghte shared an overview of LTSS programs abroad and lessons from the German LTSS program as described in his recent National Academy of Social Insurance report, Designing Universal Long-Term Services and Supports Programs: Lessons from Germany and Other Countries. This was followed by remarks from Bruce Chernof and Eileen J. Tell, and a discussion of audience questions.

Resources raised during the discussion:

• National Academy of Social Insurance Resources
  • Designing Universal Long-Term Services and Supports Programs: Lessons from Germany and Other Countries
  • Designing a State-Based Social Insurance Program for Long-Term Services and Supports
• RAISE Advisory Council Resources
  • What Family Caregivers Need: Findings from Listening Sessions
  • Family Caregiver Priorities and Recommendations: Results from a Request for Information