Description: LTCi rate increases are large and becoming larger. As more and more policyholders cannot afford the cumulative impact, they need some relief - like access to the large contract reserve they have funded for the benefits they can no longer afford.

Description: Following recent SOA Research, we look at how climate scenarios will affect Long Term Care assumptions and business.

Description: Mortality data and results for care home residents in England and Wales. Looking at numbers of death may indicate that there are fewer rate, but diving deep into various sub segments and looking at death rates, tells a different story.

Description: Description * Coinsurance has not been widely offered as a benefit reduction option to offset long-term care premium rate increases. This article uses an illustrative example to evaluate the potential impact coinsurance could have on an insurance carrier's future claim liabilities and a policyholder's premium rates. It also explores various considerations insurance carriers, regulators, and policyholders should think about when evaluating whether coinsurance is the right option.

Description: This article describes Medicare Supplement and short-term care products in more detail, and we compare their risk profiles. We explore the concept that these two products—when offered together—may provide a complementary hedge of certain policyholder behavior risks.

Description: Article on the history of the Long Term Care Discussion Group, a Washington DC-based venue for discussing long-term care and related issues for over 20 years.

Description: Robert Eaton, FSA MAAA Principal at Milliman and Long Term Care expert will explain the basics of long term care insurance including its origins, evolution, and key components. Robert is an expert in his field and author of the textbook Insuring Long-Term Care. The video highlights the critical role of LTCI in assisting individuals with daily activities when their health deteriorates due to factors such as aging, injuries, or cognitive diseases. Contributors: Robert Eaton, FSA MAAA Danica Turner, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Scott Allen, FSA MAAA Jon Forster, ASA MAAA

Description: Milliman surveyed carriers about their recent LTC rate increase experiences. A total of 20 companies participated in the survey, representing 65 percent of LTC premium in the United States. This article highlights some of the findings from this survey, along with additional considerations when pursuing LTC rate increases.

Description: Robert Eaton, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman dives into the regulation of long term care. He discusses NAIC the National Association of Insurance commissioners and their part in shaping LTC regulation. Contributors: Robert Eaton, FSA MAAA Danica Turner, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Scott Allen, FSA MAAA Jon Forster, ASA MAAA

Description: From past to present, this article discusses what has happened in rate increase litigation, and how we got to where we are now. The article also discusses a possible "future" wave of rate increase litigation for insurers and counsel to be aware of as they move forward with rate increases in the future.