Risk Sharing Work Group comments to CMS on proposed rule, Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2014, addressing payment methodologies and data collection for risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk corridor mechanisms in the ACA. (December 31, 2012)
Joint Academy/SOA research brief on risk-mitigation programs under the Affordable Care Act appear to reduce financial risks to health plans but overly restrictive limitations on premium rate increases can lead to high federal risk-corridor payments. (June 4, 2012)
Risk Sharing Work Group comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule implementing the risk-spreading mechanisms included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and related to reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment. (October 28, 2011)
Risk Sharing Work Group issue brief providing an overview of the various risk-sharing mechanisms in the ACA and the risks each mechanism can mitigate. (June 1, 2011)
Risk Sharing Work Group letter to HHS regarding the ACA reinsurance provision that references the Academy. The letter includes initial input on potential approaches for identifying high-risk individuals and determining reinsurance payments. (September 22, 2010)
Health Practice Council issue brief providing an overview of risk adjustment and outlining general considerations for implementing a risk adjustment mechanism under PPACA. (May 1, 2010)
