A commentary notes that in terms of relevant policy implications, this study provides substantial evidence of longevity gains and identifies the groups predicted to have a greater contribution to gains. It suggests that forecasting life expectancy at birth and at age 65 years can help governments and health services to make the right investments in health, such as averting deaths due to infectious diseases and reducing maternal and child mortality. It adds that “achieving universal health coverage is worthy, plausible, and needs to be continued.”