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Social Security: Federal Disability Programs Face Major Issues

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 2, 1995
Report No. T-HEHS-95-97
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Summary:

This testimony discusses the reasons for the tremendous growth in federal disability programs during the past 10 years, including program factors and societal changes. GAO also comments on the impact of fraud and abuse on this growth and its effect on program integrity. In addition, GAO notes legislative reforms included in the Social Security Independence Act last year that tried to improve program integrity. Finally, GAO discusses weaknesses in the Social Security Administration's efforts to return Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries to work.

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