Funding, Staffing, and Tech: The flight to Fix the SSDI & SSI Blacklog Causes
Chronic Underfunding: SSA's administrative budget has decreased by 19% since 2010 (adjusted for inflation), while the number of beneficiaries has grown by 25%. This funding gap has led to understaffing and reduced resources for processing claims. Staffing Shortages: High turnover rates, retirements, and insufficient hiring have left SSA and state-level Disability Determination Services (DDS) [...]