Various laws have also been implemented in order to enhance DI programs like, Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act of 1984, which revised mental impairment listings. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, set criteria that were more restrictive for childhood stability. The Public Law 104-121 eliminated drug and alcohol addiction from medical listings of disabilities. The Fair Housing Act (FHA), as amended in 1988, makes housing more accessible to disabled and prohibits discriminations. So as with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Both Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ population have experienced marked growth and compositional changes from 1984 – 1999. As such, revisions and new laws which added up to total package of these programs have further enhanced and have enabled government to reach out its services further to its needy citizens. It is but important to be always updated and aware of programs of Social Security which concerns every individuals in country.

Information is already empowerment. For more specific ideas on how Social Security programs work and for further updates, connect with official website of Social Security at www.ssa.gov or go directly to Social Security Administration’s Information Offices in your state! Don’t waste your time being unaware of opportunities that may entitle you and your family to government services!

Giving of wrong information may be made deliberately or otherwise. Why do this mistake and other related mistakes occur? If misinformation was a deliberate act, then personnel must be held liable for deception. If it is on negative, several reasons may have caused it. In many cases, it is caused by incompetence of person answering phone at local Social Security field office. Usually, he is referred to as service representative, he is not someone who actually works on cases called claim representatives. He may also lack knowledge about claims. That places you both in equal footing.

Often times also, mistake is due to human error – either on part of social security office or claimant. Social security disability and SSI are complex and technically hard division of law. Its complexity can tend to confuse or mislead especially if social security disability process was not clearly explained to applicants.

Regardless of reason why, information dispensed by Social Security Office should never be taken totally at face-value, consultation of same to an experienced lawyer in connection with matter is highly recommended. Also, if you are in doubt, you must ask questions to another person in authority of your claim. Know your rights. Defend your stand, for you to be able to gain a favorable aftermath.