Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Congress Reduces the Social Security Administration’s Budget

The operating budget of the Social Security Administration (SSA) directly impacts Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries and claimants.  On Friday, December 9, 2016, the government passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through April 28, 2017. The CR contained an across-the-board cut to funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the amount of .1901%. Although on initial blush this cut seems small, it must be considered in conjunction with the fact that the last continuing resolution had a reduction of spending by .496% and there has not been an increase for funding for the SSA in quite some time. The SSA is tasked with handling many issues for both retirees and disabled individuals and it is being continually asked to do more with less.

It is important that citizens pressure their elected officials to properly fund the SSA , as well as the Social Security Trust Fund that pays retirees and disabled individuals. One important step for the solvency of Social Security would be using the Social Security Trust Fund, which is funded by FICA and self-employment taxes, only for Social Security Retirement and Disability and prevent the Federal government from raiding the Trust Fund to use for other issues.

If you need more information about a Social Security Disability/SSI, personal injury, EEOICPA, long or short-term disability, Railroad Retirement Board disability, or a workers compensation matter, please contact the Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser for a free case evaluation. We can be reached at (865) 584-1211 or (800) 806-4611 or through our website.