Americans are united in support of Social Security and prefer closing the program’s financing gap by increasing revenue rather than reducing benefits.
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.
On August 13, the Academy hosted a virtual event featuring young leaders and advocates who discussed why Social Security matters to them.
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.
This article is the second in a three-part series examining the growing crisis facing America’s long-term care system, and why states must improve home care jobs.
On November 13, the Academy will host an event at the National Press Club celebrating 90 years of Unemployment Insurance.
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.
Launched in collaboration with the Roosevelt Institute, the Disability Economic Policy Research Symposium convened thought leaders and experts to explore what’s needed to break the persistent link between disability and poverty.
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.
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.
The National Academy of Social Insurance hosted its annual Robert M. Ball Award gala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
This article is the second in a three-part series examining the growing crisis facing America’s long-term care system, and why states must improve home care jobs.

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