Several of the issues John Oliver spotlights here are the reasons we dedicate our practice to advocate for our on getting them the benefits they deserve.
WARNING: NSFW – this video does contain strong adult language
(This was originally aired September 22, 2024 so some of the statistics cited are slightly out of date.)
“…over 15 million people currently rely on disability benefits to provide for basic needs like food shelter and Medical Care through a pair of programs called SSI and SSDI very basically SSI stands for supplemental security income it’s need-based and intended for people who are elderly or disabled with little to no income or assets while SSD stands for Social Security disability insurance it’s for people who’ve contributed to Social Security through payroll taxes but find themselves unable to work substantially due to a disability and if you qualify for either you also qualify for Medicare or Medicaid so these programs are the Key Safety Net for many of those with disability in this country unfortunately as anyone who’s tried to apply for them will tell you the application process is an absolute nightmare”
