As estimated 50 million people will be 65 and older by 2020, and almost 50% of them are expected to use formal, long-term care support and services. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) can play a fundamental role in funding these services. This paper provides historical context and reasons underpinning the uncertainty of the first generations of LTCI pricing.

This article was published by the Society of Actuaries.

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