- 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
As the Academy marks 40 years during a time of profound change and debate about the future of our social contract, we convened our annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.
- 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 June 23rd, 2026, the Academy hosted a virtual Lunch-and-Learn exploring LTSS policy. This session included an introduction to the landscape of long-term care supports, key challenges in LTSS policy, and reforms that can address these challenges.
- Event
On June 11, the Academy hosted SSA Chief Actuary Karen Glenn and an expert panel to discuss Social Security’s financial outlook, options to address the program’s long-term financing gap, and Americans’ views on the path forward.
- Event
The Academy hosted a 40th Anniversary Gala on the evening of June 9 in Washington, DC. The evening brought together Members, partners, and leaders from across sectors to honor the Academy’s legacy and look ahead to what’s next.
- Panel
This conversation centers insights from qualitative research with older adults and people with disabilities, bringing their perspectives to the forefront and exploring what it looks like to align our policy systems with the needs of the people they serve.
- Panel
At a time when fear and retrenchment dominate the headlines, this panel explores what it looks like to meet this moment with vision, moral clarity, and the same boldness that gave rise to programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.
- Press Release
New fellowship recognizes leading practitioners whose expertise comes from advancing access to social insurance in practice.
- Event
On June 23rd, 2026, the Academy hosted a virtual Lunch-and-Learn exploring LTSS policy. This session included an introduction to the landscape of long-term care supports, key challenges in LTSS policy, and reforms that can address these challenges.
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