National Academy of Social Insurance

National Academy of Social Insurance is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to promote Social Security and Medicare through research, education, and policy analysis, often collaborating with the Congressional Budget Office, Social Security Administration, and Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. The organization was founded in 1986 by a group of experts, including Robert M. Ball, a former Social Security Commissioner, and Robert Reischauer, a former director of the Congressional Budget Office. The National Academy of Social Insurance works closely with other organizations, such as the Brookings Institution, Urban Institute, and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, to advance its mission. It also engages with prominent individuals, including Nancy Altman, a leading Social Security advocate, and Paul Van de Water, a Medicare expert.

History and mission

The National Academy of Social Insurance was established in 1986, with the goal of promoting a better understanding of Social Security and Medicare among Congressional staff, White House officials, and other stakeholders, often working with the Office of Management and Budget and Department of Health and Human Services. The organization's mission is to provide accurate and unbiased information on social insurance programs, such as Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Medicaid, which are often analyzed by experts at the Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, and Center for American Progress. The National Academy of Social Insurance has a long history of collaboration with other organizations, including the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. Its work is informed by the research of prominent scholars, such as Theodore R. Marmor, a Yale University professor, and Colleen M. Grogan, a University of Chicago professor.

Organization and membership

The National Academy of Social Insurance is governed by a Board of Directors that includes experts from various fields, such as economics, sociology, and public policy, including Henry J. Aaron, a Brookings Institution senior fellow, and Judy Feder, a Georgetown University professor. The organization has a diverse membership that includes academics, policymakers, and practitioners from organizations such as the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Institute on Aging. Members of the National Academy of Social Insurance have included prominent individuals, such as Alice M. Rivlin, a former Congressional Budget Office director, and Robert D. Reischauer, a former Medicare Payment Advisory Commission chair. The organization also collaborates with international institutions, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Health Organization (WHO), to advance its mission.

Research and publications

The National Academy of Social Insurance conducts research on a wide range of topics related to social insurance, including Social Security reform, Medicare financing, and Disability Insurance eligibility, often publishing its findings in collaboration with the Journal of Economic Perspectives and Health Affairs. The organization publishes several reports and briefs each year, including the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports, which provide an in-depth analysis of the financial status of these programs, and are often cited by experts at the American Enterprise Institute and Center for Strategic and International Studies. The National Academy of Social Insurance also publishes a newsletter, Social Insurance and Economic Security, which features articles on social insurance policy and research, and is often contributed to by scholars from the University of California, Berkeley and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its research is informed by the work of prominent think tanks, including the RAND Corporation and Urban Institute.

Policy analysis and impact

The National Academy of Social Insurance provides policy analysis and recommendations on social insurance issues, often testifying before Congressional committees, such as the House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance. The organization's experts have provided testimony on topics such as Social Security solvency, Medicare payment reform, and Disability Insurance eligibility, and have worked with policymakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative John Lewis, to advance its mission. The National Academy of Social Insurance has also worked with other organizations, such as the AARP Public Policy Institute and National Council on Aging, to promote policies that support vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Its policy analysis is informed by the research of prominent scholars, including Katherine Swartz, a Harvard University professor, and Frank McArdle, a Gallup senior consultant.

Educational programs and events

The National Academy of Social Insurance offers several educational programs and events each year, including conferences, workshops, and webinars, which are often co-sponsored by organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers and Society for Social Work and Research. The organization's events feature expert speakers, including Nancy J. Altman, a leading Social Security advocate, and Paul N. Van de Water, a Medicare expert, and provide a forum for discussion and debate on social insurance policy issues, often attracting attendees from institutions such as the University of Michigan and Columbia University. The National Academy of Social Insurance also offers a Social Security and Medicare training program for Congressional staff and other stakeholders, which is often taught by experts from the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Its educational programs are designed to promote a better understanding of social insurance programs, including Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Medicaid, and are informed by the research of prominent scholars, including Theodore R. Marmor, a Yale University professor, and Colleen M. Grogan, a University of Chicago professor. Category:Social insurance