Description: This paper presents a critical analysis of the economic assumptions employed in making projections of the social security program. Also, it discusses the importance of the relationship between increases in the Consumer Price Index and increases in wages in covered employment. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1981, Vol. 33.

Description: This paper describes an actuarial methodology [adjusted average per capita cost - AAPCC] developed to meet the requirements of the risk contract that the medicare program makes available to certain health maintenance organizations. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1981, Vol. 33.

Description: In light of the recent expansion in Medicare beneifts, this session at the SOA 1989 Chicago Spring Meeting looks at the future of individual Medicare supplement products, including benefits, marketing opportunities, regulation issues and underwriting.

Description: Presented at October 1986 Annual Meeting. Discussion covers: how hospitals and hospital management companies are increasingly entering traditional indemnity insurance markets, hospital representatives address health care financing from the hospital perspective, the risks and financial incentives from the hospital's perspective, and whether hospitals are marginally pricing their health insurance products.

Description: Panelists at this session of the SOA 2000 Las Vegas Spring Meeting discuss Medicare Supplement insurance issues, including competitive dynamics with Medicare+Choice and Medicare HMOs, rate increase issues, prescription drug coverage and potential changes to benefit structures.