In 2013 almost half a million CT residents provided 427
million hours of unpaid critical
health care services to family members according to an updated
report by AARP. The value of that care was $5.9 billion, about what CT
spends on Medicaid in total. Family care is expanding and becoming a vital
piece of our health care system, as the job becomes more complex, costly,
stressful and demanding. Most caregivers are employed, making this a business
concern as much as a health system issue. The report outlines key challenges
facing caregivers and policy recommendations that could help.
