This March 20 webinar will cover the recently released final and interim final rules related to the implementation of the three risk-sharing mechanisms in the Affordable Care Act—risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk corridors (otherwise known as the “3Rs”). Representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services will will focus their presentation on the new methodology for reconciling advanced cost-sharing reduction payments. Register for free! (March 14, 2013)
This seminar is the primary source of instruction for actuaries who wish to be qualified to issue actuarial opinions for either the NAIC Life and A&H Annual Statement or the NAIC Health Annual Statement but may not have met the specific knowledge requirements set forth in the U.S. Qualification Standards. See why so many of your peers find this seminar the most expeditious way to acquire basic education required to obtain health and life qualifications under Section 3 of the U.S. Qualifications. Register early: Seats are limited and fill up quickly! (March 27, 2013)
Cori Uccello, the Academy's senior health fellow, submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health in response to its recent hearing that examined Medicare's traditional fee-for-service benefit design. (March 08, 2013)
The Rate Review Practice Note Work Group submitted comments to the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) recommending several modifications to the unified rate review template and instructions associated with the final rules implementing the rate review and disclosure provisions in the ACA. (March 07, 2013)
Senior Life Fellow Nancy Bennett presented to state legislators at the National Conference of Insurance Legislators Spring Meeting regarding the implementation and review process for Principle-based Reserves. (March 08, 2013)
The Enterprise Risk Management Committee exposed its practice note, Insurance Enterprise Risk Management Practices, for public comment. The practice note discusses ERM practices within the insurance industry and concepts such as risk culture, risk organization, and risk governance. (March 07, 2013)
Join us on March 13 and 14 for this free two-part webinar series to learn more about the recently released final rules related to the Affordable Care Act implementation. The American Academy of Actuaries will hold this webinar with representatives from the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, who will be on hand to answer YOUR questions, specifically regarding actuarial value determinations, cost-sharing reductions, essential health benefits, and the final market reform rules. (March 12, 2013)
The Pension Committee released an issue brief recommending changes that will allow private sector defined benefit plans to raise their normal retirement age above 65 to better align with Social Security. Read the news release. (March 07, 2013)
The International Accounting Standards Task Force sent papers to FASB on issues related to the Insurance Contracts project discussed at a November 2012 meeting with FASB staff. (March 05, 2013)