Changes May Be Coming to How Social Security Disability is Determined - Urban Institute
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is considering a proposed rule that will affect how disability eligibility is determined for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
One of the changes would replace the outdated occupational data. The SSA is considering adopting the Statistics’ Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) and replacing the outdated Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). This change has bipartisan support.
The SSA must decide how to implement and interpret the ORS data, such as determining whether sufficient jobs exist at various skill levels and physical exertion levels that will affect eligibility for disability.
SSA is also looking at age as a factor. SSA is considering changes to how age, education, and past work experience will influence disability determinations. To read the article explaining the changes being considered by the SSA, written by Jack Smalligan from the Urban Institute, here ….
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