- Survey
Americans are united in support of Social Security and prefer closing the program’s financing gap by increasing revenue rather than reducing benefits.
- Join Us!
Join us for the Academy Gala on Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00-9:30pm EDT, at the Mayflower Hotel to honor two former SSA Commissioners, Martin O’Malley and Michael Astrue, whose leadership continues to shape the Social Security debate.
- 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.
- Social Security 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.
- 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.
- Stay Informed
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