actuarial
adjective
ac·tu·ar·i·al
ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl 
-shə-
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
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Parental leave at full pay for all employees sounds compassionate in the abstract, but the actuarial math is brutal, effectively doubling the cost of teacher absences.
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Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The bill was widely celebrated for eliminating the program’s 75-year actuarial shortfall.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The long-term actuarial deficit reflects a systemic imbalance between contributions and promised benefits.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Legislators are seeking Kentucky Employee Health Plan actuarial reports, studies and recommendations pertaining to the development and implementation of the plan for years 2023-2028, according to the statement, along with more info related to the 2026-28 plan years.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The bill was widely celebrated for eliminating the program’s 75-year actuarial shortfall.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The long-term actuarial deficit reflects a systemic imbalance between contributions and promised benefits.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Legislators are seeking Kentucky Employee Health Plan actuarial reports, studies and recommendations pertaining to the development and implementation of the plan for years 2023-2028, according to the statement, along with more info related to the 2026-28 plan years.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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actuarial
adjective
ac·tu·ar·i·al
ˌak-chə-ˈwer-ē-əl, ˌak-shə-
1
: of or relating to actuaries
2
: relating to statistical calculation especially of life expectancy
actuarially
adverb
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