A number of contributing factors have resulted in an increase in the number of Social Security disability claims filed over the last 40 years.
In 1970 there were 1.4 million disabled workers who received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). That number nearly increased six fold by 2011 as 8.3 million people were collecting SSDI benefits according to the Congressional Budget Office, which recently released a report on SSDI policy options.
The report indicated that there were three main reasons why SSDI claims have increased so much over the last 40 years. These reasons include the aging Baby Boom Generation, changes in federal policy and changes in opportunities for employment and compensation.
To learn more about policy changes recommended by the Congressional Budget Office visit: http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/43421-DisabilityInsurance_screen.pdf
