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Issue Brief
An Actuarial Perspective on the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report
Social Security Committee issue brief on 2021 Social Security Trustees Report examining the latest detailed annual assessment by the federal government of the program’s solvency. DownloadDate Published: 09/20/2021
Issue Brief
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impact on Social Security Issue Brief
Social Security Committee issue brief examining COVID-19 implications reflected in the annual Trustees Reports from 2020 and 2021. DownloadDate Published: 09/20/2021
Committee Publishes Issue Brief on COVID-19 Implications in Social Security Trustees Report
The Social Security Committee released an issue brief focusing on implications of COVID-19 reflected in the annual Trustees Reports from 2020 and 2021. DownloadDate Published: 09/20/2021
Issue Brief Examines 2021 Social Security Trustees Report
The Social Security Committee released an issue brief on the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report examining the social insurance program’s long-term solvency issues. DownloadDate Published: 09/20/2021
Issue Brief
Discussion Brief – Issue in Focus: Health Equity and Provider Contracting/Network Development
Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) discussion brief, Health Equity from an Actuarial Perspective: Provider Contracting and Network Development. This discussion brief is part of a series developed by… Download
Topics: Health Equity
Date Published: 09/16/2021
Discussion Brief – Issue in Focus: Health Equity and Provider Contracting/Network Development
Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) discussion brief, Health Equity from an Actuarial Perspective: Provider Contracting and Network Development. This discussion brief is part of a series developed… Download
Topics: Health Equity
Date Published: 09/16/2021
Issue Brief
Health Equity Work Group Releases Discussion Brief &
Health Equity Work Group Releases Discussion Brief – Issue in Focus: Health Equity and Provider Contracting/Network Development The Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) released a discussion… Download
Topics: Health Equity
Date Published: 09/16/2021
Comment / Letter
Committee/Work Group Comments to CMS on Medicare Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule
Health Care Delivery Committee and its Telehealth Work Group comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on CMS’ proposed rule on Medicare, payment policies, and… Download
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/13/2021
HCDC and Telehealth Work Group Comments to CMS on Medicare Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule
The Health Care Delivery Committee and its Telehealth Work Group submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on CMS’ proposed rule on Medicare, payment policies, and… Download
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/13/2021
Practice Note
Life Illustrations Work Group Updates Life Insurance Illustrations Practice Note
The Life Illustrations Work Group’s updated practice note is revised to better reflect current practices actuaries are using when complying with ASOP No. 24, Compliance with the NAIC Life Insurance… DownloadDate Published: 09/08/2021
Life Illustrations Work Group Published Updated Practice Note
The Life Illustrations Work Group updated the Life Insurance Illustrations Practice Note to better reflect current practices actuaries are using when complying with ASOP No. 24, Compliance with the… DownloadDate Published: 09/08/2021
Issue Brief
Medicare’s Financial Condition: Beyond Actuarial Balance
Medicare Subcommittee issue brief on the financing challenges facing the Medicare program based on the 2021 annual review of the Medicare program’s trustees. Download
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/03/2021
Subcommittee Submits Comment Letter to the NAIC Long-Term Care Insurance Reduced Benefit Options (EX) Subgroup on Issues Related to LTC Wellness Benefits
The Long-term Care Reform Subcommittee submitted a comment letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Long-Term Care Insurance Reduced Benefit Options (EX) Subgroup… DownloadDate Published: 09/03/2021
Committee Releases Issue Brief on Medicare&
Committee Releases Issue Brief on Medicare’s Financial Condition: Beyond Actuarial Balance The Medicare Subcommittee released an issue brief on the financing challenges facing the Medicare program… Download
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/03/2021
Comment / Letter
Subcommittee Comment Letter to the NAIC Long-Term Care Insurance Reduced Benefit Options (EX) Subgroup on Issues Related to LTC Wellness Benefits
Long-term Care Reform Subcommittee comment letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Long-Term Care Insurance Reduced Benefit Options (EX) Subgroup regarding the July 22,… DownloadDate Published: 09/03/2021
Issue Brief
Drivers of 2022 Health Insurance Premium Changes
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee released an issue brief laying out the factors underlying premium rate setting and highlighting the major components driving premium changes in Download
Topics: Health Insurance
Date Published: 09/02/2021
Issue Brief
Issue Brief Released on Drivers of 2022 Health Insurance Premium Changes
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee released an issue brief laying out the factors underlying premium rate setting and highlighting the major components driving premium changes in 2022…. Download
Topics: Health Insurance
Date Published: 09/02/2021
Essential Elements: Medicare&
Essential Elements: Medicare’s Long-Term Sustainability Challenge The Academy’s Medicare’s Long-Term Sustainability Challenge Essential Elements provides updated figures and information on the… DownloadDate Published: 09/02/2021
Policy Paper
Essential Elements: Securing Social Security
The Academy’s Essential Elements paper, Securing Social Security, updates figures and information on the financial outlook of Social Security following the release of the 2021 Social Security… DownloadDate Published: 09/02/2021
Policy Paper
Essential Elements: Medicare’s Long-Term Sustainability Challenge
Academy’s Essential Elements paper, Medicare’s Long-Term Sustainability Challenge, provides updated figures and information on the financial outlook of Medicare following the release of the… DownloadDate Published: 09/02/2021
Toolkit
The American Academy of Actuaries’ Cyber Risk Toolkit, developed by the Academy’s Cyber Risk Task Force, is comprised of a series of papers addressing issues pertinent to cyber risk insurance… Download
Cyber Risk Toolkit
Date Published: 08/25/2021
Policy Paper
Cyber Risk Task Force Publishes Cyber Risk Toolkit
The Cyber Risk Task Force released a collection of publications combined together in the Cyber Risk Toolkit. The toolkit is intended to be a resource for interested readers of the general public,… DownloadDate Published: 08/25/2021
Presentation
LPC Presents Update to the Life Actuarial (A) Task Force at the NAIC 2021 Virtual Fall National Meeting
Life Vice President Laura Hanson gave an update of the Life Practice Council activity to NAIC’s Life Actuarial (A) Task Force. Download
Topics: NAIC
Date Published: 08/12/2021
Comment / Letter
Comment Letter to PBGC on Interim Final Rule regarding Special Financial Assistance for Multiemployer Plans enacted under ARPA
Multiemployer Plans Committee letter to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) submitted in response to PBGC’s request for comments on its Interim Final Rule regarding Special Financial… Download
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 08/11/2021
Committee Submits Comments to PBGC on Interim Final Rule for Special Financial Assistance to Multiemployer Plans
The Multiemployer Plans Committee submitted a comment letter to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) regarding its Interim Final Rule on Special Financial Assistance pursuant to the… Download
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 08/11/2021