DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Apr. 21, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type S-1  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Registrant Name MONY LIFE INSURANCE CO OF AMERICA  
Entity Central Index Key 0000835357  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,500,000
Entity Public Float $ 0