CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (1,846)	$ (921)	$ 2,844
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of income taxes:
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	2,081	(1,230)	584
Changes in defined benefit plan related items not yet recognized in periodic benefit cost, net of reclassification adjustment	2	(4)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	0	23
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	2,083	(1,234)	602
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Equitable Life	$ 237	$ (2,155)	$ 3,446