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Social Security Disability Insurance: A Lifeline for Millions of American Workers and Their Families

(By – Jeff Zients and Shaun Donovan, www.whitehouse.gov)

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a vital lifeline for millions of American workers and their families. It is a critical component of our nation’s Social Security system, which provides insurance to workers and their families in retirement and in the event of a serious, long-term disability. Millions of workers have benefited and from SSDI since it was established nearly 60 years ago. And the 11 million Americans who currently benefit from SSDI could face a deep and abrupt 19 percent reduction in benefits if lawmakers fail to act to address a long-projected shortfall in the program’s finances. Today, the White House is releasing a report that explains how this critical program works, who it helps, and its importance for working families. Read more…

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