Health Care Cost Trends Request for Proposal – Behavioral Health
The Society of Actuaries funds research on how behavioral health affects healthcare quality, access, utilization, and costs to inform better risk management and care strategies.
Funder: Society of Actuaries
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Expression of interest) | October 30, 2026 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $25,000–$50,000 (all projects); literature reviews: $15,000–$20,000; surveys: $28,000–$55,000.
Summary: Supports research on behavioral health’s impact on healthcare quality, access, utilization, and costs to inform risk management and care strategies.
Description
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute seeks proposals for rigorous research examining the impact of behavioral health on healthcare quality, access, crisis management, utilization, and total costs. The goal is to generate actionable insights for actuaries, employers, providers, policymakers, and healthcare organizations to better understand and manage behavioral health risks and opportunities. Studies may be quantitative or qualitative and should address prevention, identification, treatment, integration with physical health, and the effects of interventions or emerging technologies on healthcare delivery.
