From the website of Congressman John Larson
Key points from the Congressman’s press release:
- Democrats are leading the way to halt the Trump administration’s planned cuts to Social Security disability benefits.
- President Trump plans to roll out new restrictions to deny disability benefits to many people age 50 and older with severe, documented disabilities. This would result in one of the largest cuts to Social Security disability benefits in history.
- The average age for a Social Security disability beneficiary is 56, and many beneficiaries have worked physically demanding jobs in sectors like mining, construction, or manufacturing.
- Social Security disability payments average $9,000 per year. Current beneficiaries rely on these limited benefits to help cover housing, food, out-of-pocket medical bills, and other basics.
- As of 2022, almost 42 percent of disability applicants were found eligible due to their age. This would change if these cuts go into effect.
Read the full letter submitted to the head of the Social Security Administration to halt these cuts HERE.