National Academy of Social Insurance Welcomes Three Longtime Leaders as Senior Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academy of Social Insurance is excited to announce the addition of three new senior fellows, each of whom is a longtime leader in the social insurance field: Robert Espinoza, Kathryn Edwards, and Elisa Walker. “I’m thrilled to welcome Robert, Kathryn, and Elisa to the Academy’s growing team. Each brings deep expertise […]
Academy Task Force on AI, Emerging Tech & Disability Benefits Releases First Report
The Academy’s Task Force on AI, Emerging Technology, & Disability Benefits issued its initial report outlining the principles to guide the SSA’s approach to AI in future policies and guidance, particularly in rights-impacting contexts.
National Academy Task Force on AI, Emerging Tech & Disability Benefits Releases First Report
Washington, DC — Today, the National Academy of Social Insurance’s cross-sector Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology & Disability Benefits released its Phase One report. The first deep dive on current and future use of AI and related technology at SSA, the Task Force’s first report describes how SSA is currently using AI in […]
Recent Federal Layoffs: What It All Means for Unemployment Insurance
This is a discussion on what recent federal firings mean for unemployment insurance systems, a question that has been consternating policymakers and the press. The National Academy of Social Insurance has been closely monitoring what Federal worker and contractor layoffs mean for the broader unemployment insurance system as we teeter on the precipice of a […]
Bipartisan SSA Commissioners and Expert Academy Members on Recent DOGE Cuts at SSA
In recent weeks, experts from across the Academy community have been raising concerns about sweeping changes and staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration, spurred by the new Department of Government Efficiency. On March 13, 2025 the Academy hosted a briefing on the consequences of DOGE’s recent SSA cuts for current and future beneficiaries, featuring […]
Fast Facts About Unemployment Insurance for Federal Layoffs
Policy Summit 2025 – Lightning Talks
On January 29, with 2025 ushering in a new Congress and Presidential Administration, we convened a packed agenda of policy-rich content focused on key social insurance topics. Our Lunchtime Lightning Talks featured:
Policy Summit 2025 – Tax Policy and Social Insurance: Contextualizing the 2025 Tax Debate
On January 29, with 2025 ushering in a new Congress and Presidential Administration, we convened a packed agenda of policy-rich content focused on key social insurance topics. The sixth panel at the Academy’s 2025 Policy Summit featured:
Policy Summit 2025 – AI and Benefits: When Tech Becomes Policy
On January 29, with 2025 ushering in a new Congress and Presidential Administration, we convened a packed agenda of policy-rich content focused on key social insurance topics. The fifth panel at the Academy’s 2025 Policy Summit featured:
Policy Summit 2025 – Medicare and Medicaid at 60: Celebrating Progress, Preparing for What Comes Next
On January 29, with 2025 ushering in a new Congress and Presidential Administration, we convened a packed agenda of policy-rich content focused on key social insurance topics. The fourth panel at the Academy’s 2025 Policy Summit featured: