Exciting News from Social Security: A Game-Changer for Disability Benefits in 2024
Hello everyone, it’s Brian from The Disability Digest, bringing you some of the best news I’ve heard from Social Security this year in 2024. This update will significantly impact anyone seeking to get their disability benefits approved and those already receiving benefits.
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The Problem
One of the biggest issues disability applicants and recipients have faced is the incredibly long wait times to get a decision. Even after approval, there’s the constant worry about continuing disability reviews (CDRs). Annually, about 20% of recipients, translating to roughly 144,000 people, lose their benefits due to these reviews.
The Best News For 2024
Here’s the fantastic news: Social Security has announced that they are pausing all continuing disability reviews for the rest of 2024! That’s right, no more CDRs for the entire year.
Why the Change?
Social Security is facing a significant problem with processing disability decisions due to low staffing levels and a high volume of cases. To address this, they are reallocating resources from conducting disability reviews to processing new disability claims. This shift aims to reduce the average decision time from 233 days to a target range of 3 to 5 months.
What This Means for You
This pause in CDRs means that if you’re already receiving disability benefits, you won’t have to worry about reviews for the rest of the year. However, it’s important not to become complacent. You should continue to follow the necessary steps to maintain your benefits because these reviews will resume in the future.
For those in the process of getting their benefits approved, this reallocation of resources means decisions should be made faster. However, with many cases being reviewed quickly, it’s crucial to ensure your case stands out.
How We Can Help
At The Disability Digest, we are here to help you navigate this process. Whether you’re seeking approval for your benefits or need guidance on maintaining them, we can support you. Joining us as a member is the best way to get personalized help. By filling out your profile, we can better understand your situation and provide tailored assistance to get you from A to Z much quicker. And the best part? Membership is free, saving you both time and money.
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