Some interesting stories on Planet Money last week about welfare and disability, and how the number of people on SSI has ballooned over the past 10-15 years. Why? Because the SSA doesn't really challenge applicants, especially those who hire legal representation to make their claim. This has made some law firms literally billions of dollars at our expense.
Add to this that the states like to move people from welfare to disability, because SSI is a Federal program while welfare is partially funded by the state. Dan On Apr 9, 2013, at 9:25 PM, Dieselhead wrote: >> There is an inertial damper on getting poor employees out of government, but >> there is also the up or out process that a few agencies practice. If you >> are unable to proceed up the ladder within a certain time period, you get to >> leave. Harsh, but effective. Around Seattle area, the firefighters are >> choosing to go out on disability than face forced retirement. This allows >> them to get a bit less each month, but it is all tax free. >> >> clay > > In one of the rural areas in one of the peoples republic states I used to > live in, the major occupation and pastime was trying to get on > disability...free ride and plenty of time to grow weed. The second most > popular pastime was getting on welfare/unemployment. Plenty of time to grow > weed, but requires a few minutes each week to maintain. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
