Description: Come check out a diverse panel of health actuaries available to help guide you around the track for any question you may have. An ACA question - we have it covered! A valuation question - we will find a solution. A professionalism issue - we will make a ruling! A regulatory concern - we will help guide the way! No question is off limits! There are no stupid questions!

Description: Join in and learn to describe the changes in provider contracting that are emerging in the post-COVID marketplace. Examples include: - Carrier transparency files - Increase sophistication of provider negotiators - Additional sources of data - Market issues increasing urgency - Demanding new contracting models

Description: Watch as presenters highlight the SOA's work on an updated Medicaid underwriting margin model. This research project includes the model along with a set of instructions and a paper describing the key components of underwriting margin, including cost of capital and risk margin. The model was created as a tool for Medicaid actuaries representing both MCO and state principals to determine appropriate underwriting margin components within Medicaid managed care rates. In addition, explore a brief description of the motivation for an underlying theory behind the model. Walk through different model inputs and run through some realistic scenarios that Medicaid actuaries may encounter in states where they operate.

Description: "The script is for a Medicare session by the Society of Actuaries, led by Danica Turner, which introduces how revenue works on Part D. It covers the various cash flows and subsidies that Part D plans receive, including direct subsidies, federal reinsurance, and low-income subsidies. The session also explains the different phases of coverage and the upcoming changes due to the Inflation Reduction Act in 2025. The goal is to provide a high-level understanding of the revenue and payment calculations for Part D plans.

Description: Connect with the health actuarial community -- explore innovative solutions, advance your career, and participate in engaging, interactive events. Join the industry’s leading actuaries, analysts and professionals to network and discuss the impacts of the latest marketplace factors and trends.

Description: "Can you answer the question 'what are the chances we will lose more than $1 million next year?' without saying 'it depends'? If you miss a projection, can you quantify the chances that the miss was due to random variation vs. an incorrect projection? ten in as presenters demonstrate how to answer these questions and others using total risk analysis. Total risk analysis includes quantifying both the random variation risk and the projection risk associated with actuarial functions like pricing and reserving. After attending this session, you will be able to describe total risk analysis, apply total risk analysis to many actuarial functions."

Description: "Examine the impact of traditional deductibles on health care equity and the need for innovative plan designs. You will learn about the limitations of consumer-driven health care costs broadly today, as well as alternative cost-sharing approaches that have been successful in driving consumerism without exposing members to high costs. By attending the session, you will be able to: Have a clearer understanding of the issues surrounding deductibles Be equipped with practical ideas for creating more equitable and effective cost-sharing solutions Assess the feasibility and potential impact of implementing these solutions for your own organization"

Description: Health is wealth, but much needed medical insurance for various needs is perceived solely for the wealthy and elusive to many. This webcast brings two highly regarded speakers in the health sphere to bust the myth that medical insurance is reserved for the wealthy and only covers known illnesses. The discussions will further dwell on products that are designed based on financial capability and customized needs while transgressing on risks and sustainability of creative products such as mental health.

Description: The Part D program is funded through a variety of government subsidies and manufacturer discounts. The federal reinsurance, initially designed as protection from catastrophic spending, became a primary source of subsidies for the program. When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is fully implemented in 2025, the funding of Part D will realign to its original intent.

Description: Virtual - Session 7C: February Is The Longest Month - Preparing the Orange Blank Actuarial Memo