Major 2024 Social Security Disability Change Requested

This podcast episode explores the proposed rule change by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to revise the definition of past relevant work and reduce the relevant work period from 15 to 5 years for disability determinations. The change aims to improve efficiency, reduce burden, and ensure that judges review disability claims based on more recent work experiences. The proposed rule aligns with the need for a more reasonable approach that reflects individuals' recent work history and recognizes that skills from 15 years ago may have eroded. While some claimants may be concerned if they don't have jobs within the past five years, the requirement for quarters of coverage still provides credibility for reviewing disability claims.