Structured Settlements

Key Highlights 

As NSSTA celebrates its 40th anniversary, there’s one powerful thread that runs through every legislative victory, policy protection, and federal conversation we’ve had: your voice.

And that voice is heard, clearly and consistently, because of the NSSTA Political Action Committee (PAC).

In 1985, a dedicated group of professionals came together to establish the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) with a clear mission: to protect and promote the value of structured settlements for injured people and their families.

In a formal submission to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on May 29, 2025, the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) requested that the IRS include guidance on the tax treatment of damages for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its 2025–2026 Priority Guidance Plan. This request was detailed in a letter authored by counsel Matthew J. Meltzer of Flaster Greenberg PC, submitted on behalf of NSSTA.

Objective of the Guidance Request

The structured settlement industry is witnessing a notable development as Athene, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, announces its entry into the structured settlement market. In a recent NSSTA Settle Smart podcast episode, industry leader Eric Vaughn sat with Athene's senior leadership to discuss this development.

Republican House Leaders Plan Swift Passage Of Trump Priority Mega-bill: Congressman Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced plans to secure passage of a multi-trillion-dollar bill addressing immigration, tax cuts, the debt limit, energy policy, tariffs, and business de-regulation by mid-April.

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January, we reflect on the principles of justice, equality, and human dignity that he championed. These values continue inspiring individuals and industries to create a fairer, more equitable society. Among those inspired by Dr. King’s dream was Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon in his own right.