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They Can’t Wait: Amending the Social Security Act for Faster Issuance of Disability Benefits

By: Marie Bordelon, Elder Law & Disability Law Clinic Student, Spring 2024 Individuals with disabilities heavily rely on assistance from the government to afford daily necessities and necessary medical expenses. However, longstanding government policies have made receiving benefits a hassle due to extensive waiting times for not only initial approval, but mandated waiting times before […]