Their foundation currently is working on pension issues in Kentucky, Montana, Illinois and Arizona, providing everything from actuarial services to financial and legal advice.

WSJ: Small State Gets Big Pension Push

In July of 2011, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services asked Jonathan Gruber and Gorman Actuarial to estimate the impact of Obamacare on the private insurance market.

FORBES: In Wisconsin, Obamacare to Increase Individual Insurance Premiums by 30%, Says Obama Adviser

That's what the Secretary of Health and Human Services has asked those major insurers to provide actuarial data to demonstrate exactly what would justify those price increases.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

An activity is a personal service activity if it involves the performance of personal services in areas like health, law, engineering, architecture, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts and consulting.

FORBES: Taxes From A To Z (2013): P Is For Passive Activity Rules