Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)		$ (1,396)	$ (759)	$ (1,884)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustment	[1]	(2,238)	2,999	2,095
Changes in defined benefit plan related items not yet recognized in periodic benefit cost, net of reclassification adjustment		0	0	2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes		(2,238)	2,999	2,097
Comprehensive income (loss)		(3,634)	2,240	213
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	[1]	0	0	5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Equitable Financial		$ (3,634)	$ 2,240	$ 208

[1] See Note 15 of the Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements for details of change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments.