Modernizing SSA Disability Programs: Progress Made, but Key Efforts Warrant More Management Focus |
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| Government Accountability Office, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4923-1211-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $13.70 |
Book Description:
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SSA administers two disability programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) program, enacted in 1956, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, enacted in 1972. In order to be eligible for DI or SSI benefits based on a disability, an individual must meet the definition of disability for these programs-that is, they must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that (1) prevents the individual from engaging in any substantial gainful activity and...
More DescriptionSSA administers two disability programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) program, enacted in 1956, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, enacted in 1972. In order to be eligible for DI or SSI benefits based on a disability, an individual must meet the definition of disability for these programs-that is, they must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that (1) prevents the individual from engaging in any substantial gainful activity and (2) has lasted or is expected to last at least 1 year or result in death.