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SSAB Roundtable on Supplemental Security Income and Incarceration

The Board held a virtual roundtable on "Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Incarceration" on Monday, September 9, 2024. The roundtable informed the Board’s research on SSI and incarceration by presenting professionals with experience helping people navigate SSI applications.

Effectuation of Disability Benefits

This report provides an overview of effectuation at Social Security that highlights how the process can differ depending on the benefits claimed, the stage of appeal at which the claim...

Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud

The Board partnered with SSA and OIG to raise awareness of government imposter scams and help the public protect themselves from fraud. The National “Slam the Scam” Day was designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States.

What is SSAB?

The Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-296) established a bipartisan Social Security Advisory Board composed of up to seven Board members appointed by Congress and the White House. Supported by a professional staff, the Board provides advice and recommendations to the President, Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on matters related to the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs and policies.

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Announcements

SSAB Releases FY 2023 Annual Report

The Board published its FY 2023 Annual Report, summarizing its accomplishments for the year.

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SSAB to Host a Roundtable on Supplemental Security Income and Incarceration

The Board will hold a virtual roundtable on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Incarceration on Monday, September 9, 2024.

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Nancy Altman Reappointed to SSAB

Nancy Altman, of Bethesda, Maryland, has been reappointed by the House of Representatives to the Social Security Advisory Board for a six-year term effective Friday, June 21, 2024, until June 21, 2030.

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Raising the Alarm on the Unintended Consequences of Social Security’s Return to Work Policies

In this paper, independent researchers Jack Smalligan and Chantel Boyens examine work-related overpayments in SSDI and SSI programs among beneficiaries who work with a focus on the root causes of overpayments.