Social Security is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring sources of economic security, providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions of Americans and their families. Yet the program faces a long-anticipated financing challenge that will force lawmakers to take action in the coming years.
On June 11th, 2026, the Academy hosted a virtual briefing featuring a presentation on this year’s Trustees Report from the Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Karen Glenn, followed by an expert panel exploring Social Security’s financial outlook, the policy options available to lawmakers, and what Americans think should happen next.
Speakers included:
- Karen Glenn, Social Security Administration, Chief Actuary
- Kathleen Romig, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- Jason Fichtner, National Academy of Social Insurance
- Joel Eskovitz, AARP Public Policy Institute
- Kathryn Anne Edwards, National Academy of Social Insurance
- Teresa Ghilarducci, The New School for Social Research
- Moderator: Rebecca Vallas, National Academy of Social Insurance