Long waits, waves of calls, web crashes: Social Security is breaking down – WaPost
Social Security rushing service cuts at White House request, sources say – Axios
“Some of the most vulnerable Americans — including people who are hospitalized, kids in foster homes and those living in remote areas — will be effectively blocked from applying for disability benefits, according to one advocate who spoke with Axios and was at the meeting.”
Just called Social Security’s 1-800-772-1213 number for information. A computer voice said I would have to wait several hours to talk with a representative. Before that, the voice told me that processing time for a disability claim was an average of 200-230 days to review the application and medical records. The computer did not estimate the probability of an applicant dying or running out of money while waiting for a decision.