Description: Stakeholders in a specific state (Minnesota) were interviewed about the potential value -- and obstacles -- of a catastrophic backstop program to handle long term care (LTC) financing needs. The design would entail a payroll deduction which would produce a fund to pay LTC expenses once a deductible period (of 1 to 4 years, depending on income) was reached. This design was believed to encourage enrollees to cover the front end better than done today, whether by private insurance or other means.

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: The article provides a summary of key issues presented at the 2023 U.S. Living to 100 Symposium focused on the interests of retirement professionals and retirees. It provides an overview of the subjects covered. The discussion focused on the well-being of retirees and the development of the retirement system. It is focused on late-in-life issues and having the best life possible during that period. It balances technical and lifestyle issues, with an emphasis on mortality and longevity trends and influences. Some of the topics discussed include the impact of COVID, climate, housing, and age-friendly communities. The Elder Tech Symposium was merged into Living to 100 and includes discussion of a variety of technology approaches to improve lives and simplify support. The symposium recognized that the decisions needed and concerns during retirement are different later in life, particularly as people decline.

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: In this video Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, discusses the recently published report on Informal Caregiving: Measuring the Cost and Reducing the Burdon. Highlighting the motivation behind the research and addressing the substantial costs and widespread impact of informal caregiving, Hall presents statistics indicating the prevalence and financial implications, emphasizing the disproportionate burden on women. He explores the potential negative effects on caregivers and their employers, especially in the context of evolving demographic trends and the influence of COVID-19. Contributors: Dale Hall FSA, MAAA, CFA, CERA , Rose Northon, Steven Siegel ASA MAAA, Jon Forster ASA MAAA

Description: In this video Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institutue, presents finding from a report on state-based catastrophic insurance coverage for long-term care in cases of conditions like dementia, ALS, and multiple sclerosis. Focusing on Minnesota as a representative state, the research explores stakeholder opinions on two program options: a comprehensive approach and a condition-specific model. While stakeholders favored a comprehensive structure, they highlighted operational challenges, the necessity of mandatory participation, and the importance of education and marketing efforts. The major takeaway is broad support for the concept, though overcoming operational hurdles and determining cost parameters are crucial for future program development. Contributors: Dale Hall FSA, MAAA, CFA, CERA , Rose Northon, STeven Siegel ASA MAAA, Jon Forster ASA MAAA

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: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s Aging and Retirement Strategic Research Program is pleased to make available a report that explores stakeholder views in Minnesota on the efficacy of a public catastrophic long-term care insurance program at the state level.

Description: The Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s Aging and Retirement Strategic Research Program is pleased to make available a report that explores stakeholder views in Minnesota on the efficacy of a public catastrophic long-term care insurance program at the state level.

Description: In this video Robert Eaton, FSA MAAA Principal at Milliman goes over benefits, triggers for claims, coverage limits and structure, and ancillary benefits. He then talks about the evolution of LTC products into hybrid life products. Contributors: Robert Eaton, FSA MAAA Danica Turner, FSA, MAAA, CERA, Scott Allen, FSA MAAA Jon Forster, ASA MAAA