The Past Relevant Work History Period for Disability Benefits Has Changed. Here’s What to Know.
On June 22, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) substantially changed how work history is evaluated when determining an applicant’s eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. Instead of defining “past relevant work” as work the client performed in the last fifteen (15) years, SSA now considers a disability applicant’s past five (5) years of work […]