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American Academy of Actuaries Provides Assessment of Social Security’s Financial Condition Based on 2020 Trustees Report

WASHINGTON—A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries, An Actuarial Perspective on the 2020 Social Security Trustees Report, provides policymakers and the public with an…
Date Published: 05/21/2020
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American Academy of Actuaries Assesses Available Risk Mitigation Policy Options to Limit Effects of COVID-19’s New Uncertainties for Health Insurers

WASHINGTON—The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the U.S. health care system in numerous ways, many of which will affect health insurers. This includes impacts due to uncertainties surrounding…
Date Published: 05/18/2020
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COVID-19 Brings New Uncertainties to Health Care Spending and Health Insurers

WASHINGTON—As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, its effects on U.S. health care spending and health insurers for 2020 and beyond are uncertain, according to FAQs on COVID-19 and Its Effects on…
Date Published: 03/24/2020
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Academy Offers Nonpartisan Background and Model Questions for 2020 Candidates on Key Financial Security Issues

WASHINGTON—A new election issues guide from the American Academy of Actuaries, 2020 Making Issues Count, provides voters with key background information and sample questions for presidential…
Date Published: 01/17/2020
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Date Published: 12/19/2019
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D. Joeff Williams Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries

Williams Succeeds 2018–19 President Shawna Ackerman WASHINGTON—D. Joeff Williams of Winston-Salem, N.C., began his term as president of the American Academy of Actuaries today,…
Date Published: 11/05/2019
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Academy Offers Objective Actuarial Perspective on Surprise Medical Billing

Academy Offers Objective Actuarial Perspective on Surprise Medical Billing WASHINGTON—As the national debate over addressing “surprise billing” of patients continues to unfold,…
Date Published: 09/10/2019
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Actuaries: Health Care Costs, Public Policy-Driven Changes Among Factors Shaping 2020 Health Insurance Premiums

WASHINGTON—A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries provides consumers and public policymakers with an actuarial perspective on key factors involved in setting 2020 health…
Date Published: 06/27/2019
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How Could Health Insurance Coverage Be Expanded Through Public Plans? New Academy Paper Outlines Different Approaches, Key Public Policy Considerations

WASHINGTON—As proposals to expand public health insurance are being put forward, the American Academy of Actuaries’ Health Practice Council is providing policymakers and the public…
Date Published: 03/04/2019
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lth Equity Work Group (HEWG) Discussion Brief – Issue in Focus, Health Equity From An Actuarial Perspective: A Deeper Dive Into Health Plan Pricing. This discussion brief, which focuses on…
Date Published: 05/25/2021
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Health Equity Work Group Releases Premium Pricing Discussion Brief

The Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) released the Discussion Brief – Issue in Focus, Health Equity From An Actuarial Perspective: A Deeper Dive Into Health Plan Pricing. This discussion brief, which…
Date Published: 05/25/2021
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Health Practice Council Comment Letter on Colorado Insurance Unfair Discrimination Legislation

Health Practice Council comment letter on a revised draft of Colorado Senate Bill 21-169, dated April 21, 2021, aimed to protect consumers from unfair discrimination in insurance practices. This…
Date Published: 04/30/2021
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Discussion Brief on Health Equity From an Actuarial Perspective

Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) discussion brief on health equity from an actuarial perspective. This brief serves as an introduction to the HEWG’s work in examining the following areas: health…
Date Published: 03/31/2021
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Health Practice Council Comment Letter on Colorado Senate Bill 21-169

Health Practice Council comment letter on Colorado Senate Bill 21-169 which is aimed to protect consumers from unfair discrimination in insurance practices. The comments focus on potential impacts…
Date Published: 03/29/2021
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Health Practice Council Submits Comments on Colorado Senate Bill 21-169

The Health Practice Council submitted a comment letter on Colorado Senate Bill 21-169 which is aimed to protect consumers from unfair discrimination in insurance practices. The comments focused on…
Date Published: 03/29/2021
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HPC Comments to ASB on ASOP No. 22 Proposed Revision

The Health Practice Council’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Reform Subcommittee Task Force to Review ASOP No. 22 comments on the proposed revision of Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) No. 22, Statements…
Date Published: 12/01/2020
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Financial Reporting Committee Comments to AICPA

The Financial Reporting Committee comments to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) regarding Targeted Improvements to Long-Duration Contracts Implementation Issue 11AC…
Date Published: 09/23/2020
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Drivers of 2021 Health Insurance Premium Changes: The Effects of COVID-19

Individual and Small Group Markets Committee issue brief outlining the major factors driving premium changes for the next plan year.  This year’s issue brief focuses primarily on the impact of…
Date Published: 06/09/2020
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