This podcast discusses the potential impact of Elon Musk and the new Social Security Commissioner, Frank Bisignano, on the Social Security Disability system. The speaker predicts increased automation, leading to significant delays in processing applications and appeals, potentially discouraging applicants. He suggests that staff reductions through attrition and buyouts will exacerbate these delays. One specific example cited is the current backlog of cases, with some applicants waiting three years for hearings. The speaker advises listeners to be prepared for lengthy processing times and to persist with appeals if they have a valid claim.
