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Trump's Proposal Could Slash SSDI Eligibility by 30%

10/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes changes to the Social Security Administration's disability evaluation process that could reduce eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Urban Institute researchers estimate SSDI eligibility could drop about 20% overall and up to 30% for older workers.
The SSA has not published rule changes, and critics warn the plan could be the largest SSDI cut in history, affecting 750,000 beneficiaries.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes changes to the Social Security Administration's disability evaluation process that could reduce eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Urban Institute researchers estimate SSDI eligibility could drop about 20% overall and up to 30% for older workers.
The SSA has not published rule changes, and critics warn the plan could be the largest SSDI cut in history, affecting 750,000 beneficiaries.