Estimates of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program Cost and Distributional Effects of Implementing the New Rule for Disability Determinations and Medical Reviews Involving Musculoskeletal Impairments
This memorandum provides estimates of the program cost effects and expected changes in disability awards for the SSDI and SSI programs from implementing the new rule for evaluating musculoskeletal impairments as of April 2, 2021.