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Social Security Committee
Printer-friendly versionThe Committee’s mission is to bring to the public and the United States actuarial profession expertise regarding the United States social insurance systems with a principal focus on Social Security. Within the scope of this mission, the Committee provides independent and objective analysis, advice, and education to stakeholders of social insurance plans with respect to financing, annual reporting, managing system risks, and program design.
Staff liaison: David Goldfarb
Chairperson: Janet Barr
Vice-chairperson: Eric Klieber
Related Publications
Issue guide on Social Security to help evaluate Social Security reform proposals. (December 17, 2012)
Social Security Committee issue brief that examines “means testing,” an option to reform Social Security that would reduce or eliminate benefits for wealthy and/or high-income participants and beneficiaries. (December 11, 2012)
Slides from the November 27, 2012 Social Security webinar discussing the assumptions used to evaluate Social Security’s financial condition, and providing an overview of the actuarial status of Social Security based on the 2012 Trustees report. The audio of the presentation is available here. (November 27, 2012)
Social Security Committee issue brief examining the assumptions used to evaluate Social Security's financial condition. (May 31, 2012)
Social Security Committee issue brief on the significance of the Social Security trust funds. (May 31, 2012)
Social Security Committee issue brief examining the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (May 31, 2012)
Voter guide on Social Security to help explain Social Security reform proposals during this election year. (May 07, 2012)
Social Security Committee letter urging the president, congressional leaders, and the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to improve the long-term solvency and sustainability of Social Security. (September 22, 2011)
Public Interest Committee second follow-up letter to Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Becerra of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security regarding Academy's congressional testimony. (August 26, 2011)
Social Security Committee issue brief on automatic adjustment mechanisms that could help address actuarial balance challenges facing Social Security. (August 04, 2011)
