During the first session the members met with Richard Burkhauser to discuss ways to get and keep disabled individuals in the workforce. At lunch, SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue discussed SSA’s budget and the consequences of this year’s cuts on staffing, workloads, and stewardship activities. During the first session of the afternoon the Board met with members of the National Association of Disability Examiners who discussed issues of concern for their organization. During the second fact-finding session of the afternoon the Board met with Ulrich Brechbuhl and Suzy Perlman of Chamberlin Edmonds and Associates (CEA). The speakers talked about CEA’s mission and how it works with health care systems to help patients apply for Social Security, Medicare, and other programs.