The Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed new rules that would require people who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to participate in more frequent reviews. This would mean a more complicated process and more paperwork. Additionally, more than two million people would be at risk of losing the benefits they rely on to survive.

The proposed rule would:

• Cut $2.8 billion in Social Security and SSI benefits
• Increase how often adults and children with disabilities must prove that they have a disability to maintain benefits
• Put benefits for thousands of people with disabilities at risk

Learn more here about the proposed rule and the harmful changes it could cause.

We have until Friday, January 31 to submit comments for this proposed rule. The government must read and respond to all comments before a final decision is made. It is critical that the disability community send in as many comments as possible explaining:

• How Social Security and SSI helps people with disabilities.
• Why this rule is harmful.

Take Action Now:

1. Click here to submit your comments. For a helpful sample letter, please visit the Center for Public Representation’s website.
2. Call your state legislators and/or members of Congress (U.S. Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 or Google the phone number for your local office)
   • Provide your name and city/state where you live
   • Briefly share your thoughts on the importance of Social Security and SSI
   • Share your personal stories
3. Send a Tweet or a Facebook message to your members letting them know that you oppose changes to the review process for SS and SSI.
4. Spread the word!