Description: The purpose of this literature guide is to provide the reader with sources of information ranging, from introductory to advanced, in the areas of LTC insurance design, marketing, pricing, and valuation.

Description: In this paper several probability models for the random amounts of needed long-term care are explained, and one model is used to provide an alternate premium calculation method for certain long-term care coverages. From Actuarial Research Clearing House 1990, VOL. 2.

Description: 2004 SOA Spring Meeting, Anaheim, CA. The panel discussed how to analyze LTC flows from an asset perspective, recognize embedded derivatives in LTC and determine strategies for hedging fair value. The goal was for the attendees to learn to view LTC from an investment rather than a liability perspective, recognize embedded risks in today's LTC marketplace, and deal with investment risks in LTC.

Description: This session discusses techniques that can be used for the designing, pricing and reserving of new long-term care [LTC] benefits. Included is a discussion on wellness benefits and options for traditional LTC insurance. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 30, No. 1, Session 97

Description: Morbidity improvement has been a hot topic in the LTC market in the past year. This session will provide an update of studies performed in the industry to review historical data for morbidity improvement and considerations that actuaries should take when determining what level of morbidity improvement to include in their best estimate assumptions.

Description: There are three parts to this article: 1. An overview of the demographics and method of supply of LTC 2. A review of the ongoing debate on the role of public funding, and 3. A summary of the insurance industry’s response

Description: Growing in popularity, coverage of Independent Provider services under long-term care insurance plans providing home health care benefits presents unique challenges—from product design to claims practices.

Description: A wrap-up of the year’s activities, including supporting the educational needs of membership, focusing on sponsoring research, and developing community.

Description: A look at the Alzheimer’s Disease epidemic — demographics, diagnostic testing, risks, research and where to find support.

Description: The chairperson discusses the aspects of the private long-term care insurance market and asks readers to identify areas needing change, e.g., regulation, pricing and marketing.