Summary
The White House denied reports that President Trump plans to change how Social Security disability benefits are determined. There was a claim that the administration might stop using age as a factor, but the White House stated no changes will happen.
Key Facts
- The White House denied making changes to how Social Security disability benefits are determined.
- A report suggested the administration considered removing age as a factor to qualify for benefits.
- Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai said President Trump will protect Social Security.
- The claim was linked to efforts to change federal assistance for low-income, elderly, and disabled people.
- Social Security provides two types of disability benefits: SSDI for those with work credits and SSI for those with limited resources.
- Changes might involve updating the labor market data used in determining disability.
- The Social Security Administration is working on improving how it determines disability eligibility.
