2012-05-24T14:52:20Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/social-security.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP22-2012-04.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

Stories discuss Iran's nuclear threat, social security for Mexico's aging population, programs to help veterans and their families, the costs of crime and the value of police officers, psychological operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. health insurance mandate, legal representation in murder cases, marijuana legalization, U.S. competitiveness in educational achievement, and Louisiana's plan for a sustainable coast.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/mexico.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

Mexico is facing the demographic and epidemiological challenge of providing financial security and adequate health care to millions of elderly citizens.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/window.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

An infographic portrays the demographic transition underway in Mexico, as its population ages rapidly over the next few decades.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT373.html Mar 20, 2012 Mar 20, 2012

Though consistency in applying disability assessment criteria is intended, it is not easily achieved in practice. For many SSDI applicants, whether they are allowed or denied benefits depends upon the examiner to which their application is assigned.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/health-care-reform-and-disability-insurance.html Mar 12, 2012 Mar 12, 2012

As the Affordable Care Act expands health insurance coverage in the U.S., the "cost" of applying for SSDI will decline for many. Studying the effect of Massachusetts health care reform in 2006 may provide insights into the impact the ACA may have on SSDI applications and awards.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/disability-insurance-save-lives.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Previous research has shown that changes in income and health insurance are associated with changes in health and/or mortality. An examination of administrative data may show whether receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance and participation in related programs causally affect survival rates among applicants.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/financial-literacy/projects/valuing-social-security-annuity.html Jan 27, 2012 Jan 27, 2012

Currently, few Americans opt to annuitize their Social Security payments. A better understanding of individuals' preferences for annuitization, obtained via a stated-preference survey, can inform the debate on Social Security reform.

http://www.rand.org/labor/aging/dataprod.html Dec 21, 2011 Dec 21, 2011

The Health and Retirement Study is a longitudinal survey of the elderly dating back to 1992. With the support of the National Institute on Aging and Social Security Administration, RAND has made five data sets available for researchers.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/financial-literacy/projects/framing-peer-retirement-2.html Dec 14, 2011 Dec 14, 2011

Research suggests that many individuals claim Social Security retirement benefits at younger ages than may be optimal. The Financial Literacy Center is evaluating alternative ways to convey information about when to claim benefits and offering advice to enhance the Social Security Administration's online claiming website.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/clasp/research/projects/social-security-program.html Dec 8, 2011 Dec 8, 2011

Given the worldwide trend of aging populations, it is important to learn about the long- and short-term effects of non-contributory social security programs. With the State of Yucatan, CLASP designed such a program for towns with more than 20,000 inhabitants. The project team is now evaluating its impact on the welfare of residents ages 70 and older.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/alternative-pathways.html Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2011

Leaving the work force early has become commonplace in developed countries. Understanding the financial incentives and other factors that induce individuals to retire early, can help policymakers design effective reforms to help guarantee the financial stability of pension systems.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100295.html Nov 1, 2011 Nov 1, 2011

Aging populations are leading countries worldwide to social security reforms. Many countries are moving from pay-as-you-go to personal retirement account (PRA) systems because of their financial sustainability and positive impact on private savings.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1179.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

Mexican citizens are living longer and overall have experienced an improvement in the quality of life compared to that of prior generations. However, the demographic transition in Mexico, combined with the lack of formal sources of income in retirement, places many older persons in a state of financial insecurity.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1179z2.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

The information in this monograph contributes to an understanding of the factors that affect material well-being in Mexico for those 50 years and over and offers some recommendations for possible changes and further research in the areas of pension coverage, health insurance, savings and pension products, among others (Spanish-language version).

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1179z3.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

The information in this monograph contributes to an understanding of the factors that affect material well-being in Mexico for those 50 years and over and offers some recommendations for possible changes and further research in the areas of pension coverage, health insurance, savings and pension products, among others (Spanish-language version).

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1179z1.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

The information in this executive summary contributes to an understanding of the factors that affect material well-being in Mexico for those 50 years and over and offers some recommendations for possible changes and further research in the areas of pension coverage, health insurance, savings and pension products, among others.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/10/18.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

Mexican citizens are living longer and overall have experienced an improvement in the quality of life compared to that of prior generations. However, the demographic transition in Mexico combined with the lack of formal sources of income in retirement place many older persons in a state of financial insecurity.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/10/18/index1.html Oct 18, 2011 Oct 18, 2011

Mexican citizens are living longer and overall have experienced an improvement in the quality of life compared to that of prior generations. However, the demographic transition in Mexico combined with the lack of formal sources of income in retirement place many older persons in a state of financial insecurity.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/working_briefs/WB111-1.html Sep 19, 2011 Sep 19, 2011

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is intended to replace lost income for people suffering from a disability that is likely to cause substantial long-term losses in earnings. This study examines the work history of SSDI applicants to determine whether receipt of SSDI benefits discourages beneficiaries from working, and how this effect varies by level of impairment.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/induced-entry.html Sep 16, 2011 Sep 16, 2011

Changing the Social Security Disability Insurance program rules could reduce caseload costs by encouraging a return to work, but it could also create unintended consequences by inducing more workers to apply for benefits.