LTSS stands for Long-Term Services and Supports and primarily aim to:

• A. Pay only for acute hospital care.
• B. Provide short-term care only in clinics.
• C. Support independence for people with chronic illness or disability over time.
• D. Offer fitness and wellness programs.

Answer: (C)

LTSS focuses on helping people with chronic illness or disability stay independent over time. This means ongoing support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, medications, transportation, and home modifications. The services can be provided in the home, in community settings, or in certain care facilities, and may involve both paid professionals and family or informal caregivers. The aim is to maintain or improve functioning and quality of life so individuals can live as independently as possible rather than relying solely on acute medical care or temporary programs. It’s not about short-term hospital care, clinic-based medical visits, or general fitness programs, which don’t address long-term daily living support.