Mass Social Security Benefit Audit Internal Notice Released

This podcast episode focuses on an emergency message from the Social Security Administration (SSA) concerning the resumption of Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) in fiscal year 2025. The speaker explains the SSA's decision to temporarily reduce CDRs in 2024 to address a backlog of initial claims, and the subsequent plan to significantly increase CDR processing in 2025. The speaker details the types of cases targeted for review and the questions beneficiaries can expect to be asked. Listeners are advised to proactively address any outstanding medical issues or work activities to improve their chances during the upcoming CDR wave. The speaker also discusses the potential impact of a new SSA commissioner and the agency's urgent need for more employees.