Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has decided not to go ahead with a proposed policy change that would have affected how people qualify for disability benefits. The proposed change aimed to reduce the role of a person's age in determining their eligibility. The White House stated that President Trump is committed to protecting Social Security.
Key Facts
- The Social Security Administration planned a policy change affecting disability benefits.
- The change would have decreased the importance of a person's age for benefit eligibility.
- The SSA has now decided not to implement this change.
- The White House claims that they have not seen the proposal.
- President Trump aims to protect and strengthen Social Security.
- Newsweek contacted the SSA for comments outside regular hours.
