Health Practice Council fact sheet highlighting findings from a study released by the Society of Actuaries that provides insights into the costs among nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke. (October 03, 2006)
Pension Committee analysis of possible means by which employers that sponsor defined benefit (DB) pension plans are kept responsible for their pension promises. (May 01, 2006)
Multiemployer Plans Task Force analysis of the multiemployer plan provisions included in current pension funding reform legislation. (November 07, 2005)
Health Practice Council backgrounder on issues that should be considered in efforts to design a government-sponsored medical reinsurance program. (September 30, 2005)
Pension Committee analysis of pension funding reform proposal released by Bush administration and that analysis later presented to a House Ways and Means subcommittee. (March 08, 2005)
"The Questions Candidates Should Answer About ... Americans Without Health Insurance" (An Election 2004 Guide to Analyzing the Issues). (March 01, 2004)
This 2004 election guide for journalists, policy-makers and citizens to use as they evaluate the candidates’ Medicare proposals. It summarizes several Medicare issues and suggests questions that should be considered when analyzing any proposed changes to the Medicare program. (March 01, 2004)
Defined Contribution Health Plan Work Group monograph providing an actuarial model to illustrate the impact of CDHPs on health costs. The monograph examines the theoretical impact of a shift to CDHPs on the various health care system participants. (January 31, 2004)
Pension Committee paper that discusses the reasons why Congress should alter the discount rate calculation for determining lump-sums given historically low interest rates and provides information on possible transition rules for such a change. (June 17, 2003)
Health Practice Council white paper addressing issues for consideration in the debate over a prescription drug program under Medicare. (April 30, 2003)
Terrorism/Extreme Events Work Group monograph examining the impact of catastrophic terrorist events on group and health coverage, including medical benefits and non-medical benefits such as group life, disability, and long-term care. (December 02, 2002)
EEOC-ADEA and Retiree Health Work Group outline of six possible methods for addressing the ruling in Erie County Retirees Association vs. Erie County. (April 11, 2002)
Retiree Health Work Group outline of six possible approaches that could be used as “safe harbor” methods for meeting nondiscrimination-testing requirements under EEOC guidelines for retiree health care plans. (April 11, 2002)
Medicare Reform Task Force monograph on one option available to provide prescription drug coverage to seniors – adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare. (July 03, 2000)
Medicare Reform Task Force monograph on how Medicare solvency is measured and several proposals to strengthen the financial basis of the program. (July 01, 2000)
Task Force on Genetic Testing in Health Insurance monongraph on key concerns raised with respect to genetic testing, including access to health care, the cost of health care and health insurance, and the privacy of genetic information. (June 30, 2000)