SSA Disability Rule Reversed: Backlash Forces Drop of Controversial Changes
In a pivotal win for disability advocates and vulnerable workers across the U.S., the Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially reversed a controversial proposed rule that could have slashed benefits for hundreds of thousands of older Americans. Announced on November 19, 2025, this SSA reversal drops the planned overhaul of disability eligibility criteria, which had sparked a firestorm of backlash from lawmakers, nonprofits, and everyday beneficiaries fearing lost access to vital support. The rule, if implemented, would have minimized the …