Economics of disability
John Rust, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, University of Maryland
John Rust, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, University of Maryland
Disability in USA - Two programs: SSDI and SSI
In 2010 12M receive SSDI SSI= 3.2M and 1.4M on both.
Explosive growth in submissions and awards.
SSDI application can be done online. There has been explosive growth in online applications. 8% in 2007 growing to 35% in 2010.
Self-reported health status has been flat but an increase in applications for disability. An increasing use of Attorneys and Vocational Experts in the appeals process.
