Social Security: Rapid Rise in Children on SSI Disability Rolls Follows New Regulations

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the increase in children receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, focusing on the increase in benefits: (1) for mental impairments; and (2) based on the new functional assessment process.

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Employment

Attention deficit disordersBehavioral sciences researchChildrenChildren with disabilitiesDisability benefitsEligibility criteriaEligibility determinationsIncome maintenance programsJudicial opinionsMental illnessesSocial security benefitsSupplemental security incomeDevelopmental disabilities