The International Monetary Fund (IMF) usually holds its Spring Meeting in Washington DC in April. This year, due to the emergency conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMF meeting was conducted in a virtual format. The global crisis resulting from the pandemic was the major issue discussed at the meeting at which the IMF […]
Archives for June 2020
The 2020 Social Security Trustees Report
The 2020 Annual Report of the Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds presents information regarding the financial status of the U.S. Social Security system. At the end of 2019, the OASDI program was providing benefits to 64 million persons, including 48 million retired workers and dependents, 6 […]
National Academy of Social Insurance Report of Study Panel on Medicare Eligibility
This edition of Commentary was originally intended to be made available in March, but its preparation and distribution were delayed due to the state of emergency declared for Washington DC as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The National Academy of Social Insurance released its Final Report of the Academy’s Study Panel on Medicare Eligibility […]
A Note from the Editor of Commentary
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the declaration of emergency affecting Washington DC, The Buffin Foundation ceased operations from its Washington office in March and has been operating with a much-reduced capacity from the rural location of the home of its Chairman and Editor of Commentary in Swartswood (Black Forest), Sussex County, New Jersey. The […]