Medicare Long-Term Care Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Long-Term Care Act of 1982 - Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish a voluntary program to provide long-term care benefits for aged and disabled individuals who elect to enroll under such program, financed from premium payments by enrollees together with contributions from funds appropriated by the Federal Government and contributions by States. Lists criteria for eligibility for long-term care service benefits. States that the benefits provided to an individual under this Act shall consist of: (1) home health services; (2) homemaker services; (3) nutrition services; (4) long- term institutional care services; (5) day care and foster home services; and (6) community mental health center outpatient services. Provides that the benefits provided under this Act shall not go into effect unless a State has a certified long-term care agency. Enumerates the requirements for certification of a State long-term care agency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including requiring such agency to monitor the activities of each community long-term care center in the State. Provides for the payment of premiums for benefits received under this Act b…