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: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE model, which represents a significant step forward in improving dementia care nationwide. Those with deep expertise in dementia recognize that family caregivers are the most powerful frontline defense to improve care for people living with dementia. It is thus not surprising that the GUIDE model specifically requires the inclusion of the family caregiver in the care team.

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