Consolidated Statements Of Stockholder's Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 11,853	$ 4,167	$ 9,021
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	65
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	1
Net income (loss)		464		$ 464
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(180)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(3,181)	(3,181)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021	11,919	4,451	5,840	22,210
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	11,950	3,886	6,544	22,380
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	(2)
Net income (loss)		469		469
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(25)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(4,993)	(4,993)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 11,948	$ 4,330	$ 1,551	$ 17,829