Description: This session will describe best practices for the preparation of the actuarial memorandum that supports the statement of actuarial opinion that is part of a health annual statement and review highlights of the new (2019) practice note on this topic. Presenters will represent different perspectives to discuss the components of an actuarial memorandum and use examples to present best practices and practical application of the information presented in the practice note.

Description: Article talking about the supplemental health benefits for MA plans throughout the last several years.

Description: Description of the upcoming activities for the Health Section.

Description: Court is in session and you're the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience, as well as what you learn in this session. Challenge yourself to evolve and diversify your thinking as new trials are presented in the form of case studies. Then, deliver your verdict accordingly. Who says the actuarial professionalism is an open and shut case? Let's interact together to be innovative while ensuring that we uphold our professionalism standards. There will be a mix of new and updated cases. There will be one case repeated from the 2021 ImpACT Annual Meeting.

Description: Large claims have always been a major source of volatility in health care claims experience. In this session, the presenters will discuss techniques for analyzing large claims, predicting large claims and measuring the associated risk. The presenters will also discuss the early results of the SOA 5/50 research project which will examine the 5% of the population that accounts for 50% of the health care costs.

Description: Join us for the Health Section Breakfast (for Lunch) where you will hear an update on the activities of the Health Section Council. Then, Mark Ishaug will discuss social determinants of health and its impact to actuaries and our work.

Description: Court is in session and you are the jury! Follow along as challenging aspects of actuarial professionalism are explored in a court-like setting. Deliberate based on what you already know from your own experience, as well as what you learn in this session. Then, deliver your verdict accordingly. Who says learning about actuarial professionalism can't also be fun?