Social Security Disability Fund Could Run Out [View all]
Social Security Disability Fund Could Run Out
Inside a large building on the north side of Columbus is one of the most important offices in state government.
"We have about 600 employees now and we do over 212,000 claims for Ohioans with disabilities now for Social Security," said Erik Williamson, deputy director of the Division of Disability Determination with the Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC).
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"The trend right now seems to be following mental allegations where as it was at one time more often physical," said Tom Melfo, manager of the Division of Disability Determination.
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Still, last year $6.5 billion was paid out in disability benefits.
At this rate, the fund will be dried up by 2017.
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