- Survey
Americans are united in support of Social Security and prefer closing the program’s financing gap by increasing revenue rather than reducing benefits.
- Report
The Academy’s Task Force on AI, Emerging Technology, and Disability Benefits issued its initial report on the principles to guide the SSA’s approach to AI in future policies and guidance, particularly in rights-impacting contexts.
- Event
On August 13, the Academy hosted a virtual event featuring young leaders and advocates who discussed why Social Security matters to them.
- Event
On July 30, the Academy brought together social insurance champions to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, Medicare, and the Older Americans Act and recommit to the unfinished work ahead.
- Blog
This article is the first in a three-part series examining the growing crisis facing America’s long-term care system, and why states must improve home care jobs.
- Event
On November 13, the Academy hosted an evening reception at the National Press Club celebrating 90 years of unemployment insurance.
- Event
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the National Academy of Social Insurance hosted its annual Robert M. Ball Award gala at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- Event
Launched in collaboration with the Roosevelt Institute, the Disability Economic Policy Research Consortium convenes thought leaders and experts to explore what’s needed to break the persistent link between disability and poverty.
- Issue Brief
Elisa Walker, a Senior Fellow with the Academy, has prepared an Issue Brief on Social Security policy options for strengthening the program’s finances and avoiding automatic benefit cuts.
- Event
On May 20, the Academy brought together the report’s Co-Principal Investigators along with an expert panel to discuss the Task Force’s initial report on AI, emerging technology, and disability benefits at the SSA.
- Statement
Following reports that the Social Security Administration will not move forward with a proposal that would have significantly restricted access to Social Security disability benefits for older workers, the Academy’s CEO issued a statement.
- Announcement
Thanks to a major multi-year commitment from The SCAN Foundation, the Academy is honored to serve as the home for a new Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab.
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