We apply generalized linear models to evaluate disability transitions for individuals in old age based on a large sample of U.S. elderly. We estimate a multi-state model for long-term care insurance applications, and find significant differences in disability rate patterns and levels from the...

Mortality risk sharing pools such as pooled annuity funds and tontines provide an attractive and effective solution for managing longevity risk. They have been widely studied in the literature. However, such arrangements are not optimal for individuals in need of long-term care (LTC) insurance....