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Social Security unveils new tech effort to ease disability filings

Social Security says it is introducing new technology intended to simplify the disability filing process and address long-standing complaints about denials, delays and administrative communication.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

For the more than 8 million Americans who receive Social Security disability benefits, the complaints are many. Many people are denied their initial requests for benefits; there are lengthy wait times for decisions and appeals, and numerous administrative communication hurdles.