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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAM GETS HELPS FROM RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM

October 9, 2014 By Pete Strom Leave a Comment


SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FACES BUDGET SHORTFALL, BUT RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMS
COULD HELP

October is National Disability Empowerment Awareness Month, and to help
celebrate the US’s expanding definition of capable workers, President Barack
Obama issued a statement: “This year’s theme, ‘Expect. Employ. Empower’ reminds
us that every American has a right to dignity, respect, and a fair shot at
success in the workplace. For too long, workers with disabilities were measured
by what people thought they could not do, depriving our nation and economy of
the full talents and contributions of millions of Americans.”

The statement is not just a feel-good sentiment, but a call to action that could
help the Social Security Disability program as it faces a massive budget
shortfall in 2016. Projections over the last few years suggest that SSDI could
run dry of funds in just shy of a year and a half. Meanwhile, more Americans are
filing for disability benefits than ever before, claiming not just physical
disabilities but mental and emotional disabilities including PTSD and
depression, which, without focus on treatment, can keep them from working
effectively.

When the Social Security Disability Program was created in 1956, the definition
of “disability” was very different. People with disabilities, such as those who
were wheelchair bound or mentally handicapped, faced lives of complete
dependence on caregivers and family members. They often lived their lives in
institutions or at home, and without accessible buildings, specialized education
programs, job training, and a workforce primarily focused on factory or farm
labor, disabled Americans were not believed to be able to contribute
meaningfully to the economy.

In 2014, however, much of the workforce is “white collar,” focusing on desk jobs
in front of computers, and much of the workforce increasingly telecommutes.
Civil rights legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has created space for any
disabled person to find education and eventual work, even if the work is only
part-time.

Many Americans, whether on temporary or permanent disability benefits, want to
find work but fear losing their benefits and having to go through the whole
complicated application process again. However, in the past few years, Social
Security Disability has acted to allow disabled Americans to try some forms of
work, but still keep their security net in place should the job fall through,
become inaccessible, or the worker finds they are unable to perform due to their
disability.

For example, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) allows people on disability
benefits to set money aside to purchase equipment and supplies to start a
business, meet school expenses, or purchase work clothes and transportation for
a new job. The Ticket to Work Program connects disabled Americans with career
training and placement agencies, while keeping cash and medical benefits in
place.

Soon, Congress will vote on the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, a
bipartisan bill that would help the transition from disability benefits to job
security. The bill allows those who acquired disabilities at a young age to
maintain disability payments while working part- or full-time and seeking better
jobs. This would allow the disabled person to focus on saving money for
disability-related expenses for when they finally transition off of Social
Security Disability to full-time employment.


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Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be complex. However, we
understand that you need your benefits and we will put our years of experience
to work for you to ensure that you have the representation necessary to actively
pursue your claim. Call the South Carolina Social Security Disability attorneys
at the Strom Law Firm today to discuss your Social Security Disability or
Supplemental Security Income case today. We will be glad to discuss any
questions you may have during our free, confidential consultation. Call the
experienced attorneys at the Strom Law Firm at (803)252-4800.


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