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Following the Academy on LinkedIn will help you staying information about the Academy’s work, but also about many of the key policy developments in the broad social insurance field. In addition, following the Academy can support your efforts to become part of the social insurance community and network with key leaders and experts.
Learn More About the Academy’s Mission and Vision
For decades, the National Academy of Social Insurance Academy has brought together the nation’s leading experts to strengthen social insurance systems that protect people through life’s realities—like aging, disability, illness, and job loss. Founded in 1986, the National Academy of Social Insurance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization comprised of the nation’s leading experts on social […]
Support the Academy’s Work
Your financial and other support of the Academy helps us develop and promote trusted research, leadership, expert convenings, and policy insights that protect economic security for everyone. Your support helps ensure that Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and other vital programs are understood, protected, and strengthened for generations to come. There are a range of […]
Nominations for Academy Membership
It’s membership season! If you are a member of the Academy, you may nominate one or more colleagues in the social insurance field for Academy membership. Nominations for the 2026 membership class are now due by October 24, 2025. How to nominate: For assistance logging in or filling out the form, please contact Tom Novotny […]
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicare, Medicaid, & the Older Americans Act
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of three foundational programs—Medicaid, Medicare, and the Older Americans Act—that have long served as pillars of our nation’s social contract. On July 30th, 2025, the Academy was honored to bring friends and social insurance champions together to ground ourselves in the history of the programs, to center what these programs […]
Gen Z & Millennial Perspectives on Social Security
On August 13, the Academy hosted a virtual conversation featuring young leaders and advocates who discussed why Social Security matters and explored why Gen Z and Millennial voices on Social Security matter now more than ever. Speakers included:
We’re Hiring! Join our Team!
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research and Program Assistant to provide direct support to the Chief of Staff and CEO. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of executive support, policy research, program coordination, and organizational communications. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, […]
Social Security at 90: Wreath Laying at the FDR Memorial
On July 15th, 2025, the National Academy of Social Insurance was honored to bring together social insurance leaders from across the country to kick off a month of commemorations marking 90 years of Social Security. It was especially meaningful to be joined by three generations of the Roosevelt family, including Jim Roosevelt—as well as Congressman […]
Social Security at 90: Evening Reception at National Press Club
On July 15th, 2025, in partnership with the Roosevelt Institute, the National Academy of Social Insurance hosted an evening of reflections at the National Press Club in honor of Social Security’s 90th anniversary. The program featured the following panels and speakers:
Social Security at 90: Understanding the 2025 Trustees Report
As it marks its 90th anniversary in 2025, Social Security has become the cornerstone of economic security in the U.S., providing a suite of insurance that protects workers and their families in the event of retirement, disability, or death. But the program faces a long-term financing gap. According to the 2025 Trustees Report released on […]