Understanding Changes in Social Security Disability Benefits

What is the main change proposed in the adjudication process for SSDI and SSI?

• Increasing the work history period from 5 to 15 years

• Introducing a new work history period of 10 years

• Reducing the work history period from 15 to 5 years

• Eliminating the work history requirement

How might the proposed changes benefit claimants?

• By making it harder to qualify for benefits

• By increasing the work history period

• By eliminating the need for any work history

• By making it easier to qualify for benefits

What challenge does the inclusion of remote work in the evaluation process present?

• It could make it harder for some to qualify if they can work from home

• It makes it easier for everyone to qualify as disabled

• It simplifies the adjudication process

• It eliminates the need for any work evaluation

What is one of the reasons for proposing these changes to SSDI and SSI?

• To make the process more complicated

• To reflect outdated work environments

• To streamline the process and make it more efficient

• To increase the number of denied claims

Who is most likely to benefit from the proposed changes?

• Those in rapidly changing industries with recent work history

• Younger individuals with no work history

• Individuals with no disabilities

• People who have never worked before