Description: Chapter 2 of the Models For Retirement Policy Analysis. This chapter describes microsimulation analysis and the basic features of microsimulation models. It provides background for the description of each of the microsimulation models reviewed in this report. Strengths and limitations of these models are addressed.

Description: Article about the future roles in health insurance.

Description: Brief discussion of future anticipated health reform and information on papers discussing these reforms. Topics include Medicare, individual insurnace, tax credits & subsidies, pre-Medicare retirees and Medicaid

Description: With there being over 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, some states are considering or have expanded Medicaid-like coverage to this population. Healthier Oregon launched in July 2022 to provide such benefits, and now covers more than 20,000 Oregonians. Hear about the structure of the program, along with its capitation rate build (which integrates federal participation for emergency and pregnancy-related services), risk corridor design, and related policy and implementation considerations. After attending this session, you will gain an understanding of the actuarial, regulatory and practical considerations for covering this population through managed care.

Description: Understand the role of food based interventions in health care. Learn the difference between produce prescription and medically tailored meals. Review new policies that will affect Medicare and Medicaid populations. Evaluate the possibility of health cost savings due to these interventions.

Description: After listening to experts address various topics that affect our work as appointed actuaries, take the time to discuss these issues with yourpeers. The Smaller Insurance Company/Chief Actuary Forum presents a unique format for focusing on issues faced by actuaries in leadership positions or actuaries supporting the Chief Actuary. By discussing critical issues with your peers, you will leave with ideas to incorporate in your business environment. The Forum will feature presentations to introduce three of the discussion topics, followed by an opportunity to break into smaller discussion groups and rotate among topics. By attending the session, you will: Be able to better determine how torespond to some of the challenges you face and establish relationships with other actuaries experiencing similar issues.

Description: 2021 ImpACT Conference - Session 10D: Updates on the Financial Status of Social Security and Proposals 10.28.21 Recording

Description: The U.S. health care system continues to have its problems. It costs too much and even with public policy developments we are not meeting the desired objectives. What's next? What else can we do? Discuss some of the emerging ideas that are being pursued and the likelihood of their success at solving our collective problem.

Description: Read the February 2018 issue of Retirement Section News published by the Retirement Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: This literature guide focuses on individual life insurance distribution, with an emphasis on marketing operations which use the agency distribution system - although much of the material is applicable to direct response marketing.