CII CF8 - Long Term Care Insurance
Master the fundamental concepts, regulations, and financial impacts of long term care in the UK, fully updated for the latest standards.
Updated for 2026. 100% matching with the latest official workbook revisions.
Long Term Care Insurance (CF8) with Smart Practice
This is not just revision material. It's a complete exam simulation system designed specifically for the CII CF8 examination.
We replace traditional, dry workbooks with a dynamic learning environment that adapts to your pace. Our system ensures you are studying exactly what will appear on exam day, with a specific focus on the latest tax bands and regulations.
Key Benefits
Five Full Exam Simulators
Practice exactly how you'll be tested, including the required 5 case studies per exam.
- ✓ Case Study Integration: 5 detailed case studies per exam.
- ✓ Topic-by-Topic Drill Mode: Focus on weak areas.
- ✓ Real Exam Mode: 50 MCQs + Case Studies under pressure.
225+ High-Quality Practice Questions
Crafted to match the exam-standard wording and logic used by CII examiners.
- ✓ Scenario-based questions for practical application.
- ✓ Detailed Step-by-Step Explanations for every answer.
- ✓ Metrics to track speed and accuracy over time.
24/7 AI Exam Mentor
Meet your private mentor, specifically trained on UK taxation and LTC regulations.
- ✓ Instant Clarification for complex rules like IHT and Care Acts.
- ✓ Available 24/7 directly within your study environment.
- ✓ Tailored explanations with simplified business logic.
Rapid-Recall CF8 Flashcards
Digital flashcards optimized for quick reinforcement of tax limits.
- ✓ Critical thresholds and reporting timelines.
- ✓ Designed to lock in easy points permanently.
- ✓ Mobile-friendly for studying on the go.
High-Yield Cheat Sheets
The distilled 'Golden Rules' of the LTC landscape.
- ✓ Condensed summaries of Local Authority limits.
- ✓ Designed for rapid recall in the final hours.
- ✓ Essential Means Testing thresholds.
Syllabus
Module 1: Long Term Care: The Background
FCA definition of LTCI, the need for care, and factors driving the long term care market.
- • FCA definition of a long term care insurance contract.
- • The ageing population and demand for care.
- • Types of care: residential, nursing, and domiciliary.
- • NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria.
Module 2: Responsibilities for Care Provision
Health authority and local authority responsibilities for care provision and funding.
- • NHS vs Local Authority responsibilities.
- • NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments.
- • The role of Clinical Commissioning Groups.
- • Registered nursing care contributions.
Module 3: Local Authorities: Charging and Assessing
How local authorities means-test individuals and the financial thresholds that apply.
- • The means testing framework and capital limits.
- • Upper and lower capital thresholds.
- • Property disregards and the 12-week property disregard.
- • Deprivation of assets rules.
Module 4: Other Sources of Assistance and Costs
Alternative funding sources including equity release, family support, and disability benefits.
- • Equity release schemes for care funding.
- • Deferred payment agreements with local authorities.
- • The costs of residential and domiciliary care.
- • Third-party top-up payments.
Module 5: Long Term Care Insurance Products
Pre-funded and immediate need insurance solutions for long term care.
- • Pre-funded long term care insurance policies.
- • Immediate needs annuities (INAs).
- • Investment bonds for care fees.
- • Tax treatment of care insurance benefits.
Module 6: LTCI Underwriting and Claims
How long term care insurance is underwritten and the claims process.
- • Eligibility criteria for LTCI claims.
- • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assessments.
- • Underwriting factors and premium calculations.
- • Deferred periods and benefit escalation.
Module 7: State Benefits
State benefits relevant to individuals requiring long term care.
- • Attendance Allowance and eligibility.
- • Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
- • Pension Credit and its interaction with care costs.
- • Carer's Allowance and other carer benefits.
Module 8: Estate Planning and Legal Matters
IHT, wills, intestacy, and legal considerations in long term care planning.
- • Inheritance Tax (IHT) and the nil rate band.
- • Wills and rules of intestacy.
- • Gifts and potentially exempt transfers (PETs).
- • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Court of Protection.
Module 9: Adviser and Client Relationship & Care Planning
Adviser-client dynamics, capacity, holistic care planning, and ongoing review requirements.
- • Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Third parties.
- • FCA conduct of business for vulnerable clients.
- • Constructing a comprehensive care funding plan.
- • Case study analysis and practical application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CF8 is a written exam with short-answer questions. You have 2 hours to complete it, and you need 65% to pass. Our mock exams replicate this exact format including the style of questions.
CF8 is mainly taken by financial advisers who want to specialise in long-term care planning. It's also a requirement for SOLLA (Society of Later Life Advisers) accreditation and is relevant for anyone advising elderly or vulnerable clients.
CF8 covers the funding of long-term care in the UK including local authority assessments, state benefits like Attendance Allowance, immediate needs annuities, investment bonds for care fees, powers of attorney, and the Care Act 2014.
CF8 is considered moderately challenging because it requires understanding both the financial products and the complex UK care funding system. The written format also means you need to express knowledge clearly, not just recognise correct answers.
All content is created from the official CII workbooks and compiled with input from practising later-life financial advisers who have passed the CF8 exam. Their notes, case study insights, and exam feedback are combined into our interactive study system.
We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official CII workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.
You get lifetime access from the moment of purchase. Study at your own pace with no time limits or recurring fees.
Yes — the entire platform is mobile-responsive and works on any device with a browser. Flashcards, summaries, and the AI tutor are all optimised for on-the-go study.
Yes! You can test your knowledge and see our AI tutor in action with our free CII CF8 - Long Term Care Insurance Sample Paper.
CII CF8 - Long Term Care Insurance
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Student Reviews
From finance professionals who prepared and passed their CISI exams.
Recent Reviews
Decent prep for IFA role
Mandatory course for my current role. Made the care home funding regs actually digestible. Decent price too compared to some other providers out there.
Equity release success
Lifetime mortgages explained so clearly... The care funding rules are great too. Passed cf8 with 82%.
Care home fee's
The section on top-up arrangements was so helpfull... They seem to test this literally every time. Pass with 80% first attempt.
Top-up info was key
The section on top-up arrangements was super helpful... They test this literally every time in the center. Passed easily. Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to write this, Yousef. We've noted your feedback and are working on improvements.
Good for planners
Im an IFA doing later life planning... CF8 is mandatory and this course covered every single thing I needed. Way easier than self-study.
Better than self-study
CF8 is mandatory for my role and this was absolutely the easiest way to prep. Much better than just regular self-study. Helpful content.
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