Description: This discussion reviews the effect expected from legislation in the U.S. to finance the cost of medical care of the aged. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13, Pt. 2.

Description: This discussion presents a few comments on the legislative situation with regard to health care for the aged in the United States. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13, No. 37.

Description: The main purpose on this panel discussion is to deal with certain actions which private health insurance must take if the threat of socialized medicine and state health insurance is to be overcome. The panelists address the following issues: 1. How hospital and medical care needs are being met [or can be met] by health insurance plans, 2. The role of local, state and federal government agencies, and 3. The relations of hospitals and the medical profession. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1959, Vol. 11, No. 30 AB.

Description: Discussion of the following topics pertaining to disability income and other health insurance: 1. What portions of the loss of income and of the expenses incurred are properly insurable? 2. What special problems are encountered in providing suitable coverage for the following: a Employees and dependents eligible under Group plans b Individuals employed or not employed and their dependents ineligible under Group plans c Aged persons. 3. Methods for companies to meet the problems of overinsurance arising from duplication of coverage or from other causes?