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Trump Administration Proposes Major SSDI Eligibility Changes

11/2/2025

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President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considers significant changes to Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility affecting more than 8 million Americans.
Proposed adjustments may remove age as a factor or raise the threshold from 50 to 60, changing evaluations that include age and education.
The changes could cut SSDI eligibility by up to 30%, especially for older workers in Arkansas and Kentucky, with an official announcement still pending.

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President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considers significant changes to Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility affecting more than 8 million Americans.
Proposed adjustments may remove age as a factor or raise the threshold from 50 to 60, changing evaluations that include age and education.
The changes could cut SSDI eligibility by up to 30%, especially for older workers in Arkansas and Kentucky, with an official announcement still pending.