Social Security Administration job cuts threaten disability benefits access

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Over 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs were eliminated, impacting millions who rely on disability benefits. This marks the largest workforce reduction in agency history, with regional offices closed and services shifted online, raising concerns about claim processing and benefit access. The changes come as 16 million Americans depend on SSI and SSDI, with advocates reporting increased backlogs and difficulty navigating the system.


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