Looking Back, Moving Forward: ERISA at 50
An American Academy of Actuaries Series
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted in 1974—fifty years ago. To mark this anniversary, the American Academy of Actuaries will be exploring ERISA’s present and the future of retirement through a series of events and issue papers.
Through this dynamic series, the Academy and special guest speakers—experts in the field of retirement—will look at ERISA’s beginnings, its evolution, and what the future holds. We’ll examine the future of workplace retirement plans and discuss options to increase retirement security. We’ll also explore at the history of ERISA as it applies to health—both the original law, as well as the numerous amendments that impact health rules.
We invite you to join us for these events and participate in the conversation.
EVENTS
May 14: The Origins and Evolution of ERISA: 1974 to 2024 | Webinar
This webinar kicked off the series by exploring the history and early years of ERISA.
June 4: Looking Back, Moving Forward: ERISA at 50 | Symposium
This symposium, held in Washington, D.C., featured a dynamic line-up of speakers reflected on ERISA’s journey.
August 29: View from Multiemployer Plan Perspective | Webinar
This webinar addressed where ERISA got its start in the multiemployer retirement-plan space, and how it and the plans evolved.
PUBLICATIONS
ERISA: 50 Years of Shaping the Single-Employer Defined Benefit Landscape
This issue paper, released by the Academy's Pension Committee, discusses the broad impacts of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 on the retirement landscape, focusing specifically on the single-employer space.
ERISA at 50: ERISA and Health Benefis
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is often thought of in connection with employer retirement plans, but it also applies to employer health benefit plans. This issue brief explores ERISA's application to health benefits, subsequent amendments, and its challenges. An executive summary is also available.
