Beneficiary Experiences: Entitlement and Return to Work for Social Security Disability and SSI Beneficiaries

by Terri Uttermohlen

This paper will outline the experiences of beneficiaries with the Social Security Administration when applying for benefits and when reporting work activity to the SSA as discussed in key stakeholder interviews, and in recent literature. The paper will also outline recommendations for change offered by key stakeholders. By hearing the voices of those affected, future policy changes may not only be more compassionate and pragmatic, but also more successful.