Press Room

Media Contact

For information on publications, events, research projects, and referrals to NASI members, please contact the National Academy of Social Insurance Communications Department.

Jill Braunstein
Director of Communications
202-452-8097
jillbraun@nasi.org

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Press Releases

2013

PRESS RELEASE: Support for Social Security Especially Strong Among African Americans and Hispanics
May 8, 2013
Social Security, Poverty and Income Assistance
PRESS RELEASE: Americans Make Hard Choices on Social Security, Prefer to Raise Payroll Taxes and Increase Benefits
January 31, 2013
Social Security
Seventy-Two New Members Elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance
January 28, 2013
News About NASI

2012

PRESS RELEASE: New Report Provides Guidance for States on Technology Infrastructure for Health Insurance Exchanges
September 18, 2012
Medicare and Health Policy
“Just the Facts” Video Debuts on the 77th Anniversary of Social Security
August 14, 2012
Social Security, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance
PRESS RELEASE: Slow Recovery Affects Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Costs
August 2, 2012
Workers' Compensation, Disability
It Is Never Too Early to Learn About Social Security and Its Future
July 10, 2012
Social Security
G. Lawrence Atkins Named President of the National Academy of Social Insurance
July 3, 2012
News About NASI
New Study Finds That Unprecedented Amount of Cross-Agency Coordination Needed to Ensure Successful Management of New Insurance Marketplaces
May 10, 2012
Medicare and Health Policy
Experts Offer ‘Exit Strategy’ for Social Security Payroll Tax Holiday
April 20, 2012
Social Security
PRESS RELEASE: Karen Tani Named 2012 Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 26, 2012
News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: Experts Offer Insight on Aligning Medicaid, Health Insurance Exchanges and the Individual Market
January 9, 2012
Medicare and Health Policy

2011

PRESS RELEASE: Health Experts Tackle Complexities of New Exchange Options
December 20, 2011
Medicare and Health Policy
Sixty-Two New Members Elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance
December 19, 2011
News About NASI
NASI Mourns the Loss of Board Member Susan M. Daniels
October 21, 2011
News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: Unemployment Insurance Program Faces Unprecedented Borrowing
October 18, 2011
Unemployment Insurance
PRESS RELEASE: The Super Committee and Social Security: Should the Bowles-Simpson Proposals be on the Table?
September 16, 2011
Social Security
PRESS RELEASE: Job Losses Cause Workers' Compensation Coverage and Costs to Fall
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
PRESS RELEASE: California Workers' Compensation Benefits Decline
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
PRESS RELEASE: Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Benefits Remain Steady
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
PRESS RELEASE: Michigan Workers' Compensation Benefits Increase
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
PRESS RELEASE: Washington State Workers' Compensation Benefits Increase
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
PRESS RELEASE: Oregon Workers' Compensation Benefits Increase
August 16, 2011
Workers' Compensation, Disability
‘The People Are What Matter’
August 12, 2011
Social Security, Poverty and Income Assistance
PRESS RELEASE: New Study Finds Changes Already Enacted Will Cut Social Security Benefits By 19 Percent for Future Retirees
June 7, 2011
Social Security
PRESS RELEASE: New Analysis Outlines “Active Purchaser” Options for Health Insurance Exchanges
June 3, 2011
Medicare and Health Policy
Robert Berenson, Renée Landers, William Rodgers III, and Gerald Shea Elected to NASI Board of Directors
May 9, 2011
News About NASI
NASI Announces Continued Grassroots Outreach and Education Initiatives to Strengthen Social Security
April 5, 2011
Social Security, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance
Statement of Pamela J. Larson at the Ceremony Naming the Robert M. Ball Federal Building
February 4, 2011
News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: Expert Panel Tackles Key Health Care Issue Facing States
January 28, 2011
Medicare and Health Policy
Catherine B. Haskins Named 2011 Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 27, 2011
News About NASI

2010

PRESS RELEASE: Forty-two New Members Elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance
December 7, 2010
News About NASI
NASI Announces Grassroots Outreach and Education Initiatives to Strengthen Social Security
November 12, 2010
Social Security, Disability, Poverty and Income Assistance
PRESS RELEASE: Targeted Improvements, 75-Year Financing Plan Would Strengthen Social Security for the Long Run
November 10, 2010
Social Security, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
PRESS RELEASE: Lee Goldberg Named Director of Health Policy at NASI
September 27, 2010
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: NASI Launches New Project on Developing Health Insurance Exchanges
September 14, 2010
Medicare and Health Policy
PRESS RELEASE: Workers’ Compensation Payments For Medical Care Exceed Cash Benefits For The First Time
September 9, 2010
Workers' Compensation, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
John Rother Receives 2010 Robert M. Ball Award
June 23, 2010
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance, News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: A New Deal for Young Adults: New Study Considers Social Security Benefits for Students
May 14, 2010
Social Security, Poverty and Income Assistance
Janice Gregory, G. William Hoagland, Christopher O'Flinn, and Jane Ross Elected to NASI Board of Directors
April 30, 2010
News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: NASI Announces Grassroots Outreach and Education Initiatives to Strengthen Social Security for Vulnerable Populations
March 22, 2010
Social Security
National Academy of Social Insurance Announces New Members
March 4, 2010
News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Strong and Diverse Support for Social Security
February 18, 2010
Social Security
Robert J. Myers, Longtime Chief Actuary of SSA, Dies at the age of 97
February 15, 2010
Social Security, News About NASI
PRESS RELEASE: When to Take Social Security: Questions to Consider
January 22, 2010
Social Security
Jessie B. Ramey Named 2010 Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 21, 2010
News About NASI

2009

Policymakers Have Many Options to Make Social Security Both Solvent and More Adequate
October 30, 2009
Social Security, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance
Drop in California's Workers' Compensation Spending Slows Growth in National Spending in 2007
August 26, 2009
Workers' Compensation, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
Economic Crisis Fuels Support for Social Security
August 13, 2009
Social Security, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
Administrative Aspects of Health Reform Deserve Attention, Expert Panel Says
July 20, 2009
Medicare and Health Policy
Janice Gregory Named President of the National Academy of Social Insurance
July 1, 2009
News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on the 2009 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
May 12, 2009 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Jennie Chin Hansen, Susan Daniels, Judy Feder, and Michael Graetz Elected to NASI Board of Directors
May 7, 2009
News About NASI
Expert Study Panel Releases Working Papers on Expanding Access to Health Care
March 20, 2009
Medicare and Health Policy
Economic Crisis Underscores Need to Improve Social Security Benefits
January 30, 2009
Social Security, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance
Columbia University PhD Wins 2009 Heinz Dissertation Award
January 29, 2009
News About NASI
National Academy of Social Insurance Announces New Members
January 13, 2009
News About NASI

2008

Drop in California's Cash Spending Lowers U.S. Workers Compensation Benefit Spending in 2006
August 26, 2008
Workers' Compensation, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
NASI Experts Available to Discuss Social Security, Medicare, Federal Tax and Spending Issues in I.O.U.S.A – The Movie
August 21, 2008 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
NASI Announces Winners of Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Awards to Strengthen Social Security for Vulnerable Groups
July 23, 2008
Social Security, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, Poverty and Income Assistance, News About NASI
NASI Announces $50,000 Grant from Teresa and John Heinz Fund
June 23, 2008
News About NASI
Nancy Altman, Christine Baker, Jacob Hacker, and Lisa Mensah Elected to NASI Board of Directors
May 1, 2008
News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2008 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
March 25, 2008 – Media Alert
Social Security
Social Security Lifts 1.3 Million Children Out of Poverty
February 26, 2008
Social Security, Disability, Poverty and Income Assistance
Social Security Is Worth $225,000 for a Typical Retiree
January 31, 2008
Social Security, Poverty and Income Assistance
National Academy of Social Insurance Announces New Members
January 31, 2008
News About NASI
Sandra Levitsky Named 2008 Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 31, 2008
News About NASI
Statement from Lawrence Thompson, Chair NASI Board of Directors, on the Death of NASI's Founder, Robert M. Ball
January 30, 2008
News About NASI

2007

Drop in California Spending Lowers U.S. Workers' Compensation Benefits and Costs
August 22, 2007
Workers' Compensation, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
Kenneth Apfel, Richard Hobbie, Jill Quadagno, and Gerald Shea Elected to NASI Board of Directors
July 11, 2007
News About NASI
Michel Boudreaux Named First Eileen Sweeney Intern at National Academy of Social Insurance
May 14, 2007
Disability, News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2007 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
April 23, 2007
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Giovanni Mastrobuoni Named Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
February 1, 2007
News About NASI

2006

National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Members
December 18, 2006
News About NASI
Medicare Should Take Leading Role in Reducing Health Disparities, Expert Panel Says
December 5, 2006
Medicare and Health Policy
Social Security Key In Providing Income Security for Families of Deceased Military Service Men and Women
November 1, 2006
Social Security, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payments Declined as a Share of Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Ohio Workers' Compensation Payments Declined as a Share of Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
New Jersey Workers' Compensation Payments Fell Relative to Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Minnesota Workers' Compensation Medical Payments Rose and Payments to Injured Workers Fell as a Share of Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Michigan Workers' Compensation Payments Remain Stable as a Share of Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
California Workers' Compensation Payments Declined as a Share of Payroll in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Employers' Costs for Workers' Compensation Rose Faster Than Benefit Payments for Injured Workers in 2004
July 26, 2006
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Federal Action Needed to Enroll More Low-Income Seniors and Disabled Persons in Program to Pay Their Medicare Premiums
June 12, 2006
Medicare and Health Policy
Kathleen Buto, Joseph Quinn, William Spriggs, and Lawrence Thompson Elected to National Academy of Social Insurance Board of Directors
May 10, 2006
News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2006 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
May 1, 2006 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Implementing the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: Resources from the Experts
January 30, 2006
Medicare and Health Policy
Samuel K. Allen Named Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 19, 2006
Workers' Compensation, News About NASI

2005

Blue Ribbon Panel Calls for Reform in Long-Term Care, Substantial Commitment of Federal Resources
November 14, 2005
Long-Term Care
NASI Launches Campaign to Help Journalists Sort Through Medicare's New Prescription Drug Benefit
October 31, 2005
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI
Social Security and Hurricane Katrina
September 9, 2005 – Media Alert
Social Security, Disability
National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Members
September 8, 2005
News About NASI
Social Security Turns 70... Come to the Source!
August 11, 2005
Social Security
Marilyn Moon Named President of National Academy of Social Insurance
August 8, 2005
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI
Employers' Costs for Workers' Compensation Rise Faster Than Payments for Workers' Benefits and Medical Care in 2003
July 22, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payments Grew by 3.7 Percent in in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Maryland Workers' Compensation Payments Grew Faster than the U.S. Average in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Ohio Workers' Compensation Payments Grew Less than the U.S. Average in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
California Workers' Compensation Payments Grew Faster than the U.S. Average in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Hawaii Workers' Compensation Payments Grew Less than the U.S. Average in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Michigan Workers' Compensation Payments Declined While U.S. Spending Rose in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
New York Workers' Compensation Payments Grew Less than the U.S. Average in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Oregon Workers' Compensation Payments Fell While U.S. Spending Rose in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Washington Workers' Compensation Payments Grew by 3.7 Percent in 2003
July 21, 2005
Workers' Compensation
Bruce C. Vladeck Awarded the 2005 Robert M. Ball Award
June 21, 2005
Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care
Six New Papers on Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance
June 17, 2005
Workers' Compensation, Disability
Four New Papers on Medicare's Role in Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care
May 31, 2005
Medicare and Health Policy
Paul Van De Water Named Vice President for Health Policy at National Academy of Social Insurance
April 18, 2005
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2005 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
March 23, 2005 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Reporters' Sourcebook Offers Background on Social Security
February 2, 2005 – Media Alert
Social Security
New Social Security Report Identifies Key Questions about Payouts from Private Accounts at Retirement, Divorce, Disability, and Death
January 26, 2005
Social Security
Alan Jacobs Named Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 26, 2005
News About NASI
Medicare Modernization in a Polarized Environment: Facing the Challenges
January 20, 2005 – Media Alert
Medicare and Health Policy
New Social Security Report Discusses Policy Questions for Payouts from Private Accounts to Retirees, Spouses, and Survivors
January 19, 2005 – Media Alert
Social Security

2004

Reporters' Sourcebook Offers Background on Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance
November 5, 2004 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care, Workers' Compensation, Disability, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
Ohio Workers' Compensation Payments Rose 6.2 Percent in 2002 Due Mainly to Medical Spending
August 23, 2004
Workers' Compensation, Disability, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits
NASI Announces New Study Panel on Medicare's Role in Reducing Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities
April 21, 2004
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2004 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
March 23, 2004 – Media Alert
Social Security
Robin L. McKnight Named Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 26, 2004
News About NASI

2003

Social Insurance Sourcebook
December 10, 2003 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care, Workers' Compensation, Disability, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, News About NASI
Expert Panel Examines Role of Private Health Plans in Medicare
November 3, 2003
Medicare and Health Policy
National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Members
August 6, 2003
News About NASI
National Academy of Social Insurance Announces Expert Study Panel on Long-Term Care
August 4, 2003
Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care
Renowned Law Professor Named President of National Academy of Social Insurance
July 23, 2003
News About NASI
Matt Vogenitz Named First Nathan J. Stark Intern
June 11, 2003
News About NASI
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2003 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
March 17, 2003 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Journalist Bob Rosenblatt Becomes Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance
February 25, 2003
News About NASI
Blue Ribbon Panel of Bipartisan Medicare Experts Says...Medicare Needs to Be Improved to Better Serve Beneficiaries with Chronic Conditions
January 31, 2003
Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care
Jennifer L. Erkulwater Named Winner of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 30, 2003
News About NASI
National Conference to Address Social Insurance in a Diverse America
January 27, 2003 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care, Workers' Compensation, Disability, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, News About NASI

2002

Seminar to Address Practical Solutions to Chronic Poverty in Third World Countries as a Result of Aging
October 25, 2002 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care, Workers' Compensation, Disability, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits, International Activities
Bipartisan Panel Says Medicare in Dire Need of Additional Resources, More Leeway from Congress
July 30, 2002
Medicare and Health Policy
Workers' Compensation Benefits Decline Relative To Wages For Eight Years In A Row
May 22, 2002
Workers' Compensation
NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2002 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
March 26, 2002 – Media Alert
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy
Social Security and Workers' Compensation Aid September 11 Terror Victims
March 11, 2002
Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Disability
Social Security and Workers' Comp Aid Families of Sept. 11th Victims
March 7, 2002 – Media Alert
Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Disability
Kathleen King Named Director of Health Security Policy at National Academy of Social Insurance
February 15, 2002
Medicare and Health Policy, News About NASI

2001

Sorting out the Social Security Debate: Information from a Nonpartisan Source
May 7, 2001
Social Security
Jason Barabas and Irineu Carvalho Named Winners of John Heinz Dissertation Award
January 24, 2001
News About NASI
National Conference Examines Future of Social Security, Medicare, Other Programs
January 24, 2001
Social Security, Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Issues and Employee Benefits

2000

Preserving Medicare for Baby Boomers Likely Means New Revenues
September 26, 2000
Medicare and Health Policy
Sorting Out the Medicare Debate: Information from a Nonpartisan Source
August 23, 2000
Medicare and Health Policy
National Academy of Social Insurance Launches Study to Examine Medicare And HIV/AIDS in California
July 28, 2000
Medicare and Health Policy, Long-Term Care
National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Members
July 27, 2000
News About NASI
Ann L. Combs And Margaret C. Simms Elected To National Academy Of Social Insurance Board of Directors
July 27, 2000
News About NASI
Two New Expert Study Panels Established By NASI Medicare Project
July 27, 2000
Medicare and Health Policy
Workers' Compensation Benefits Decline as a Percent of Payroll for Six Years in a Row
May 4, 2000
Workers' Compensation

1999

Academy Study On Medicare Restructuring For The Next Decade Receives $1.2 Million Grant
December 27, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
Eichner Named To Health Research Team At National Academy of Social Insurance
November 16, 1999
News About NASI
Braunstein Named Director of Communications at the National Academy of Social Insurance
November 16, 1999
News About NASI
Panel of Bipartisan Health Experts Agree: U.S. Must Consider New Revenues For Medicare's Long Term
September 15, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
As Policymakers Consider Restructuring Medicare, Even With Economic Gains, Many Seniors "At Risk" Under Some Reform Options
May 20, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
Adding Prescription Drug Benefit Would Increase Medicare Costs 7 To 13 Percent Over Next Decade
April 13, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
Workers' Compensation Payments Decline
March 15, 1999
Workers' Compensation
Focus Groups Provide Insights Into Understanding Medicare: Americans Need Education About Medicare but are Committed to the Program and Willing to Make Tough Choices
February 4, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
Blue-Ribbon Panel Considers Medicare's Larger Social Role: NASI Panel Urges Medicare Reform be Achieved Without Undermining Program's Major Contributions to Society
January 27, 1999
Medicare and Health Policy
Katherine Baicker Named Seventh Winner of Heinz Dissertation Award
January 14, 1999
News About NASI

1998

Experts Report on Social Security Reform Debate, Agree on Economics, Split on Values and Politics
November 23, 1998
Social Security
Market-Based Model Recommended For Medicare, As National Academy Of Social Insurance Panel Urges Competition Among Medicare Plans
April 17, 1998
Medicare and Health Policy
Medicare's Management And Services Outdated, Experts Report
January 29, 1998
Medicare and Health Policy