Whether or not Social Security should be given to more individuals is a question that takes a bit of time to understand. First, ask yourself the following: Are all people eligible under the rules of the Social Security Administration (SSA) receiving disability benefits? The odds are that they are not. Many people who could be covered by Social Security Disability, whether that be Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), are not receiving benefits because they do not understand how to qualify or know what the qualification criteria are.

Social Security has shown itself as an incredibly successful program for about seventy-five years, and has helped countless Americans stay out of poverty. This successful program has assisted millions not only of retirement age, but also those who are disabled. Most working Americans pay a tax, known as the Federal Insurance Contributions (FICA) Tax, so that when they decide to retire or become disabled, benefits will be available.

Those who suffer from a debilitating disability that prevents them from sustaining their current job or from adapting to a new line of work based on their skills and education, should be entitled to disability benefits. However, many do not understand the process of applying for disability and thus decide to give up. Perhaps the focus should be on educating these people about the application process and eligibility requirements for disability benefits, rather than making the benefits available to a wider range of people who do not know how to obtain them.

It is important to keep in mind that the system exists to serve the people. Working Americans pay into Social Security to augment their income during retirement or to insure them in the event of a serious injury or disability that could hinder their ability to work. To learn more about how to file a disability claim or how to appeal a previous denial from the SSA, it is best to consult a qualified disability attorney or advocate. Disability attorneys and advocates can offer claimants expert disability help by evaluating their case, completing the necessary documentation, and building the strongest possible case to present to the SSA.