Tag: SSDI benefits

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How Does Contingent Work Affect SSDI Benefits?

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February 12, 2019

Abstract Some studies have found that contingent workers – including independent contractors, consultants, and those in temporary, on-call, and “gig economy” jobs – make up an increasing share of the labor force.  How does this group of workers interact with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?  This project uses the Health and Retirement Study linked to…

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Social Security in the Cross Hairs: Disability Insurance

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February 1, 2016

As I have said before, Social Security may be at risk after the November elections.  Critics are writing op-eds saying that benefits – relative to previous earnings – are very high, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has come out with an astounding estimate of the 75-year deficit.  The stage is being set for benefit…

Forecasting Incidence of Work Limitations, Disability Insurance Receipt, and Mortality in Dynamic Simulation Models Using Social Security Administrative Records: A Research Note

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December 9, 2002