"You pay three years LTC, we'll pay the rest," say Tories

Sketchy information offered by Michael Howard, leader of the Conservative Party at today’s Older People’s Summit suggests the Tory Party is looking to establish links between the government, the insurance industry and the health service to encourage takeup of a three-year insurance plan, on the grounds free long-term care is offered thereafter. Howard said full details of how the regime would work will be revealed at a later date, but those who can afford to pay will be expected to for at least three years. “One issue that older people and their families worry more and more about is t...