Fix it dammit.
"Waiting times for these services are on the rise. In 2019, 600,000 people were on a list awaiting initial disability determinations. In 2023, this figure surpassed 1 million for the first time.
Meanwhile, the nationwide average for processing initial disability claims is 347 days despite the government agency having a processing
goal of 7 months (215 days) by the end of fiscal year 2025 and completing SSDI appeals within 270 days.
During fiscal year 2023, 30,000 people died while waiting for disability determinations at either initial, reconsideration or hearing levels, Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley
told Nextgov/FCW."
A woman told Newsweek how an SSA compensation payment for unpaid benefits left her unable to access Medicaid and other insurance programs.
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