Goal
#1 |
To
provide access to benefits payable under the Social Security Act. |
Objective
#1 |
Expedite
and facilitate the processing and payment of all disability claims, including
those filed based on a presumptive diagnosis of HIV disease.
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Action
Steps
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- Process
HIV claims under high priority status using procedures for processing
claims where there is an indication of terminal illness.
- Revise
as necessary SSA's adjudicative policies based on dynamic nature of
HIV disease.
- Expedite
claims processing by streamlining disability claims procedures and help
AIDS service providers assist clients applying for SSA-DI and SSI.
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Description
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Social
Security Administration Disability Insurance (SSA-DI) and Social Security
Insurance (SSI) Programs.
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Resources
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FY95
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FY96
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FY97
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SSI-DI
SSI
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$
640 million
$ 300 million
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$ 710
million
$ 370 million
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$
795 million
$ 450 million
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Populations
Served
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People
living with HIV eligible for Title II and/or Title XVI social security
benefits.
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Constituency
Involvement
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People
living with HIV and AIDS and their caregivers and advocates, the medical
community, national AIDS organizations, SSA employees, coordinating federal
agencies.
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