On June 23rd, 2026, the Academy hosted a virtual Lunch-and-Learn exploring LTSS policy. This session included an introduction to the landscape of long-term care supports, key challenges in LTSS policy, and reforms that can address these challenges.

At a time when fear and retrenchment dominate the headlines, this panel explores what it looks like to meet this moment with vision, moral clarity, and the same boldness that gave rise to programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.

This conversation centers insights from qualitative research with older adults and people with disabilities, bringing their perspectives to the forefront and exploring what it looks like to align our policy systems with the needs of the people they serve.

As the Academy marks 40 years during a time of profound change and debate about the future of our social contract, we convened our annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

This panel discusses the new Benefits Futures Studio, explores the core principles of a people-centered benefits system, connects social insurance to our social contract, and examines the realities of receiving benefits today.

As demand for long-term care rises and system gaps deepen, this session explores near-term reforms spanning Medicare and Medicaid as well as bold new ideas like a Medicare home care benefit.

This panel explores paid leave as a missing piece of Social Security in America and frames ongoing discussions about the future of Social Security as an opportunity to truly “complete” Social Security by ensuring we all have access to paid leave.

The fourth panel at the Academy’s 2025 Policy Summit brought together experts from the Academy’s membership to discuss Medicare & Medicaid and proposed cuts to these programs.