Social Security Judges Speak Out on Federal Budget Deal and SSDI Changes

[Omaha Steve]

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Statement by Hon. Randall Frye, President of the Assn. of Administrative Law Judges, on Federal Budget and Savings from SSDI

We’re pleased that President Obama and leaders in Congress from both parties have reached an agreement to continue secure funding of federal disability insurance. Many of the procedural changes outlined in the budget agreement were suggested by our members and are significant process improvements, along with savings to the U.S. Treasury. The Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) is absolutely crucial for millions of injured workers and their families.

The federal administrative law judges who are members of our organization hear disputed cases, when a claimant believes he or she has been unfairly denied disability payments. Based on what we’ve see so far, we think the proposed changes will help ensure that legitimate claims are paid, improve the quality of demonstration projects, and enhance requirements for medical review.

The 1,400 judges who handle disability cases look forward to working with the Social Security Administration and Congress on further reforms that will enhance the efficiency and guarantee the long-term solvency of SSDI.

Hon. Randall Frye is an Administrative Law Judge in Charlotte, NC and President of the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ). The AALJ is holding its annual meeting this week in New Orleans.

As of September 2015, according the Social Security Administration, more than 10.8 million injured workers and their dependents are receiving disability payments from the Social Security disability trust fund.

The Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ) was founded as a professional association in 1971 to promote knowledge and collegiality among judges. Today AALJ represents the approximately 1,400 judges who handle Social Security Disability claims. AALJ provides training and education programs for judges, serves as an advocate for judges and represents the issues of judges before Congress. A recognized federal employees union, AALJ bargains on behalf of its members with the Social Security Administration. AALJ is an affiliate of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers and the AFL-CIO.


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[liberal_at_heart]

1. "The 1,400 judges who handle disability cases look forward to working with the Social Security

Administration and Congress on further reforms that will enhance the efficiency and guarantee the long-term solvency of SSDI."

Too many people are looking forward to working with Congress on "reforms" that will enhance the efficiency and guarantee the long term solvency of SSDI. Is Bernie the only person in this country who is willing to say the words "expand SS"?

[COLGATE4]

2. Administrative Law is to Law

as Martial Music is to Music.

[Historic NY]

3. Except people are still screaming over in aisle 3.