Social Security Reform Options Through the Lens of Individual Equity and Social Adequacy Considerations
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ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
This webinar presents analysis performed by the Academy’s Social Security Committee on three reform proposals from across the political spectrum that were designed to eliminate the existing program deficit. The proposals are analyzed using two principles: individual equity, which bases a worker’s benefit on the value of the worker’s own contributions; and social adequacy, which bases a worker’s benefit on their financial need. Other proposals including those put forth by now-President Biden are also discussed.
SPEAKERS
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Amy Kemp, MAAA, ASA, EA
Chairperson, Academy Social Security Committee -
Janet Barr, MAAA, ASA
Member and Former Chairperson, Academy Social Security Committee -
Ron Gebhardtsbauer, MAAA, FSA
Former Chairperson, Academy Social Security Committee
MODERATOR
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Linda K. Stone, MAAA, FSA
Senior Pension Fellow, American Academy of Actuaries
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