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Why Is There Regional Variation in the Numbers of Disability Insurance (DI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries?

One of the major critiques of the DI and SSI programs is that rates of receipt vary considerably by region across the country. This, argue the critics, suggests significant inconsistencies at the various decision-making levels, and in the enforcement of DI and SSI eligibility criteria. Today we will examine the various factors that account for regional variations in rates of DI and SSI receipt. Certainly, it is reasonable to ask why such regional variation exists, and inconsistencies are inevitable in any bureaucracy, including the Social Security Administration (SSA). But consider for a moment the pronounced regional differences across the United… Learn More

Why is Disability Insurance (DI) Important?

In many cases, DI benefits are a lifeline for injured workers and their dependents. Today we will examine the DI program a little closer. DI benefits are calculated using a dynamic formula based on something called the “replacement rate,” which is a fraction that describes the percentage of a worker’s pre-injury earnings that gets replaced by DI benefits. Workers who earned higher wages during their working years are awarded larger benefits (in dollar amounts) than lower earners, BUT those benefits ultimately constitute a lower overall percentage of their earnings. To put the replacement rate in a more tangible context, let’s… Learn More

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