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SSDI Beneficiaries Face Increased Mortality Rates During Medicare Waiting Period
A study spanning 2000 to 2021 reveals concerning mortality trends among SSDI beneficiaries awaiting Medicare, highlighting systemic healthcare risks.
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Updated about 1 month ago
Research published in Health Affairs indicates that SSDI beneficiaries exhibit elevated mortality rates during the two-year waiting period for Medicare.
This trend raises questions about the adequacy of current healthcare policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.
The findings underscore the necessity for a reevaluation of the waiting period and its implications for public health outcomes.