By Alon Bidden
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In a significant move to simplify the application process for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) has reduced the requirement for employment history from 15 years to just five years.
This change aims to alleviate some of the burdens applicants face, making it easier for them to receive the benefits they need.
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Previously, applicants needed to provide detailed employment history spanning 15 years, which included job titles, duties, and dates.
This extensive requirement often posed a significant challenge for many applicants, especially those with long and complex work histories.
The SSA’s new rule requires only five years of employment history, significantly simplifying the application process.
Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, highlighted several advantages of this new rule:
“This new rule will lessen the burden and time our applicants face when filling out information about their work history,” O’Malley commented. “It also improves the quality of the information our frontline workers receive to make decisions, improving customer service, and reducing case processing time and overall wait times.”
Applying for SSDI and SSI benefits can be a complex and multi-step process. Applicants need to demonstrate that their disability has either prevented them from performing substantial work for at least a year or is expected to be terminal.
This requirement was highlighted by Ann Biddle, Litigation Supervisor for the Urban Justice Center’s Mental Health Project, in a recent SSA blog post.
Another significant change in the application process is the elimination of the requirement to provide employment information for jobs that lasted less than 30 days.
This adjustment is expected to make the application process more accessible and less time-consuming for applicants.
Ultimately, these changes aim to make it easier for individuals to apply for SSDI and SSI benefits, ensuring they get the support they need in a timely manner.
The SSA’s recent changes to the SSDI and SSI application process reflect a commitment to making it easier for individuals to access the benefits they need.
By reducing the employment history requirement and eliminating the need to provide information for short-term jobs, the SSA is streamlining the application process and improving customer service.
These changes are expected to lead to faster processing times and quicker decisions for applicants, ultimately ensuring that those in need receive timely support.
Applicants now need to provide only five years of employment history, instead of the previous 15 years.
It reduces the burden on applicants, improves the quality of information for decision-making, and enhances customer service by reducing case processing times.
Applicants no longer need to provide employment information for jobs that lasted less than 30 days.
Reducing the employment history requirement simplifies the application process, making it easier and less stressful for applicants to complete their applications.
The changes will lead to an easier and faster application process, ensuring that applicants receive their benefits in a timely manner.
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