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MassAbility and state disability determination service warn of federal shifts in Social Security administration and impact on vocational programs
Summary
MassAbility and the state Disability Determination Service told the committee that recent federal restructuring at Social Security and RSA is creating uncertainty for vocational services, disability claim processing and one‑time federal realignment funding.
MassAbility leaders and Disability Determination Services (DDS) staff told the committee that federal restructuring and staff departures at Social Security and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) are creating uncertainty for vocational programs and disability determinations.
Massa bility's commissioner Tony Wolf and assistant commissioner Asia James described changes in Social Security policy and RSA staffing that may affect state services. James said the Social Security Administration has dramatically restructured regions and staffing;…
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