SSA Disability: Other Programs May Provide Lessons for Improving Return-to-Work Efforts
T-HEHS-00-151
Published: Jul 13, 2000. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed how disability systems in the private sector and other countries encourage and facilitate return to work in three key areas: (1) the eligibility assessment process; (2) work incentives; and (3) staffing practices.
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Cost controlDisability benefitsDisability insuranceEligibility determinationsEmployees with disabilitiesFederal social security programsForeign governmentsPrivate sector practicesProgram graduationVocational rehabilitationSupplemental security income