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The Social Security Administration (SSA) must have sufficient resources and staff to ensure stable, effective management of the disability programs.

SSA should collect and report sufficient data to ensure program integrity.

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) as a result of a medically deter

The Social Security Administration should explore options for expanding federal disability benefits. This should include short-term and partial disability benefits.

Disability determinations are inherently complex. Some factual determinations for Social Security Disability Insurance can be straightforward.

Policymakers should strengthen the program integrity efforts of the Social Security Administration (SSA).

SSA should continually strive to improve the following aspects of the disability determination process:

Policymakers should improve the application and appeals process for Social Security Disability Insurance and Suppl

Any changes to the determination and appeals process should ensure the following: