In recent years, SSA's backlog of claims for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 1.3 million Americans currently awaiting a decision on their case.
Highlighting the severity of the backlog in disability claims.
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I always love to come to these propaganda hearings before the elections, and it is obvious we are trying to hold the insurance companies harmless here.
The creation of Medicare in 1965 was one of the great policy achievements in the history of this country.
We have begun to lay the groundwork for payment reform by passing the IMPACT Act, which will give us the data we need to improve quality in post-acute care settings.
It is not what happens in Mr. Kind's district, where about 80 percent of the people have advance directives.
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