The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal PPACA’s controversial CLASS Act 24-14, setting up a full vote of the House in February.
The CLASS Act (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act) establishes a national, voluntary long-term care program. The program was expected to go into effect during 2012; however, in October 2011 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) suspended its efforts to implement the program citing financial un-sustainability.
Since its suspension efforts in both the House and Senate have been underway to repeal it.
Advocates for and against the legislation continue to heavily lobby their respective positions.
January 20, 2012
Healthcare Reform