Analysis finds socioeconomic and health factors drive most disability approval disparities

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A study in Contemporary Economic Policy examined whether racial and ethnic differences in U.S. disability insurance approval rates reflect disparities in the determination process or broader differences in applicants' circumstances.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:10:04 UTC.

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