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Clalit and Ayalon Deal Brings Temporary Stability to Israel's Long-Term Care Insurance Sector

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First reported by Calcalist · 16 hours ago

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Israel's long-term care insurance sector will likely see temporary stability after Clalit and Ayalon reached a management agreement, ending years of instability. However, experts warn this calm may delay necessary structural reforms amid ongoing demographic and financial challenges.

01Clalit and Ayalon signed an eight-year deal to manage long-term care insurance starting January, stabilizing the sector.
02Moshe Bar Siman-Tov's departure ended threats to stop health funds from managing these policies, easing uncertainty.
03Experts agree the sector needs structural reform, such as expanding National Insurance or pension-style savings.
04Current stability relies on premium hikes, benefit cuts, and reduced insurer responsibility, not sustainable solutions.
05Capital Market Authority warns of future shocks and calls for a clear new contract defining entitlements.
06Finance Ministry unlikely to pursue major reforms until another crisis arises.

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