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The Academy is home to a diverse array of Fellows and Members who are leading experts on Social Security, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, unemployment insurance, and other social insurance programs. We are also home to multiple Speakers Bureaus that connect media with experts. For press inquiries, background briefings, or to join our press list, please email zsnydercox@nasi.org.

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The Academy announced the recipients of the 2026 Robert M. Ball Award for Outstanding Achievements in Social Insurance, the Frances Perkins Next Generation Award, and the Robert Pear Award for Excellence in Social Insurance Journalism.
On April 17, the Academy’s cross-sector expert Task Force on AI, Emerging Technology, and Disability Benefits issued its first report outlining the principles and guardrails to guide the SSA’s approach to AI.
The Academy has released with other organizations a new survey of Americans that shows strong support for Social Security and, to close the financing gap, for increasing revenue over reducing benefits.
The National Academy of Social Insurance issued its 25th annual report on Workers’ Compensation Benefits, Costs, and Coverage – 2020 Data which contains updated data for 2016 – 2020.
The National Academy of Social Insurance issued its 24th annual report on Workers’ Compensation Benefits, Costs, and Coverage – 2019 Data which contains updated data for 2015 – 2019.
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