- 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.
- Issue Brief
This brief presents early findings from a national survey examining how state unemployment insurance (UI) agencies are adapting their program integrity practices in response to evolving fraud risks and operational challenges.
- Report
This is the Academy’s 28th annual report on workers’ compensation benefits, coverage, and employer costs for the nation, the states, the District of Columbia, and federal programs.
- Event
On July 15th, the Academy brought together leaders from across the disability, retirement, and health care policy worlds to honor Social Security Disability Insurance as a cornerstone of economic security for disabled people.
- 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.
- Issue Brief
This brief presents early findings from a national survey examining how state unemployment insurance (UI) agencies are adapting their program integrity practices in response to evolving fraud risks and operational challenges.
- Report
This is the Academy’s 28th annual report on workers’ compensation benefits, coverage, and employer costs for the nation, the states, the District of Columbia, and federal programs.
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Rebecca D. Vallas, Chief Executive Officer
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