The medium- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are of continued interest to policymakers, advocates, and academics.  Given the importance of health in decisions to work, earn, and eventually claim OASI benefits, COVID may have long-term effects on programs SSA administers even well after the official end of the pandemic…

One aspect of the pandemic that has persisted is the increased relevance of remote work.  This shift could help older people with disabilities, who might otherwise find it hard to get or keep jobs.  Indeed, this group has a higher employment rate post-pandemic than pre-pandemic…

Many who are familiar with state and local government finances are concerned that rising pension contributions could be crowding out important government services. And, some academic literature does find that higher pension contributions are associated with reduced employment in local governments and school districts. The issue is particularly acute for school districts, which must maintain…