Social Security Disability Claims Expected To Jump 70 Percent In 2010

While Social Security Disability claims have been on the rise for the past several years, the Social Security Administration and disability experts predict another enormous jump in the rate of disability claims in the coming year. The SSA and others say that the tough economic climate combined with the aging generation of baby boomers is adding a flood of applications to an already strained social security benefits system.

According to Mark Lassiter, media officer for the Social Security Administration, the SSA expected 2.6 disability claim applications last year and received 3 million. In 2010, 3.3 million applications are expected. Lassiter said that those who are somewhat disabled and lose their job often put in an application in hard times and bad job markets. Also, those reaching retirement age are more prone to disabilities as they get older.

This surge in application is sure to slow down the SSI and SSDI application process even further, experts say.