Social Security Disability Study

Social Security Disability benefits have changed more than a few times since their inception in 1935, but probably never more dramatically than they did in the 1970’s. From the end of the 1960’s until around 1975, recipients of social security benefits for a disabling condition more than doubled.

Because of this two important changes were made to the program to address the sudden surge in costs. This pair of modifications has stood the test of time and has formulated a foundation that helps beneficiaries today.

Supplemental Security Income Program

The biggest factor addressing how the United States handles disability claims for benefits came in 1972 with the enactment of the Supplemental Security Income Program. This plan replaced the standard age-based system established with the original Social Security Act of 1935. …show more content…
S.S.I monies were specifically budgeted to help the nation take care of its citizens who were unable to generate financial stability due to a disability.

This was a defining moment in the Social Security program that has helped to provide a baseline of financial security to individuals who simply are unable to work.

The Special Minimum