What Is Out There and What Can We Learn? International Evidence on Funding and Delivery of Long-Term Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12714631 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniel Roland (0000-0002-8914-8591, University of Kent, corresponding author), Julien Forder (0000-0001-7793-4328, University of Kent), Karen Jones (0000-0002-4787-6830, University of Kent) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 261-274 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Policy and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1474-7464 • E-ISSN: 1475-3073 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1474746421000531 |
| OpenAlex | W3206006834 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 16 |
This article describes the social care funding and delivery arrangements of a varied selection of developed countries, focusing on long-term care of older people. International evidence and latest reforms can inform the debate as countries struggle economically. Some have opted for mandatory social insurance that provides universal coverage. A premium is paid and if the insured individual or relatives require support, they are entitled to it. Others opted for a similar universal system but with earmarked taxation, while others fund their social care entirely from general taxation. Many chose a safety-net system in which benefits are means-tested leaving wealthier individuals to secure private arrangements of care. Within the UK, the level of support varies as Scotland provides personal care free of charge, being more generous than England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no “one solution”, but understanding different options can help in the discussion of current and future reforms
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Health care · Health insurance · Political science · Private insurance · Public economics · Safety net · Social benefits · Social care · Social insurance · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Public Administration · Social Policy and Reform Studies
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 1.75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |