Description: Discussion of LTC insurance product developments being spurred by recent demographic and regulatory trends, especially combination products such as LTC benefits with disability income, annuities, and life insurance. Several viable product styles are considered, along with the pros and cons of each.

Description: Recently, the SCAN Foundation, AARP, LeadingAge, and HHS funded economic modeling conducted by Milliman and the Urban Institute around LTC reform elements. The LTC industry has over the years also generated ideas to address the on-coming expansion of LTC needs in the U.S. For this article, we have brought together three individuals who have long involvement with LTC financing to discuss some of the recent ideas and provide some perspectives on their pluses and minuses.

Description: Recently completed experience and research studies from the SOA.

Description: Highlights of the 2013 Intercompany Long-Term Care Insurance (ILTCI) Conference

Description: A discussion of the positive and negative impact of the CLASS Act on the long term care insurance industry.

Description: The LTC industry is changing. This change will create opportunities. The LTC Section is well positioned to educate individuals on how to affect this change. Several projects are currently in the works, including Land This Plane, the NAIC LTC model regulation, and the National Conversation on LTC Financing.

Description: Current Chairperson, Vincent Bodnar, provides a section update and outlines the need for innovative solutions to current LTCI concerns.

Description: An interview with Dawn Helwig on developments in the Long Term Care market.

Description: Overview on current trends in medical practice impacting the LTC insurance business with a focus on dementia, risk stratification, and predictive modeling.

Description: A question and answer session with Matt Capell, LTCG's Senior Vice President of Provider Solutions.