2012-05-24T14:13:20Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/disabled-persons.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD294.html Apr 12, 2012 Apr 12, 2012

Addresses long-term care issues facing the elderly in China.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP366.html Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012

The 2007 expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program increased employment among disabled veterans by 2 percentage points in 2007 and 2008, representing roughly 32,000 jobs each year.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9644.html Apr 11, 2012 Apr 11, 2012

Estimates the effects of the 2007 expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program, which offered tax credits to employers who hired certain groups of veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/disability-to-retirement.html Mar 14, 2012 Mar 14, 2012

Employment trajectories following the onset of disability are poorly understood. Employer-focused policy interventions may reduce uptake in public disability insurance and disability-induced early retirement.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/health-care-reform-and-disability-insurance.html Mar 12, 2012 Mar 12, 2012

As the Affordable Care Act expands health insurance coverage in the U.S., the "cost" of applying for SSDI will decline for many. Studying the effect of Massachusetts health care reform in 2006 may provide insights into the impact the ACA may have on SSDI applications and awards.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/disability-insurance-save-lives.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Previous research has shown that changes in income and health insurance are associated with changes in health and/or mortality. An examination of administrative data may show whether receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance and participation in related programs causally affect survival rates among applicants.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120035.html Jan 1, 2012 Jan 1, 2012

This study reviews the rationale for developing nutritional performance standards for away-from-home foods in light of limited human capacity to regulate intake or physiologically compensate for a poor diet.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/alternative-pathways.html Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2011

Leaving the work force early has become commonplace in developed countries. Understanding the financial incentives and other factors that induce individuals to retire early, can help policymakers design effective reforms to help guarantee the financial stability of pension systems.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/working_briefs/WB111-1.html Sep 19, 2011 Sep 19, 2011

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is intended to replace lost income for people suffering from a disability that is likely to cause substantial long-term losses in earnings. This study examines the work history of SSDI applicants to determine whether receipt of SSDI benefits discourages beneficiaries from working, and how this effect varies by level of impairment.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/induced-entry.html Sep 16, 2011 Sep 16, 2011

Changing the Social Security Disability Insurance program rules could reduce caseload costs by encouraging a return to work, but it could also create unintended consequences by inducing more workers to apply for benefits.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/financial-literacy/projects/return-to-work-post-SSI-2.html Sep 7, 2011 Sep 7, 2011

When children with disabilities turn 18, most apply for SSI-disabled adult benefits without first looking for work. The Financial Literacy Center is developing a financial literacy tool for these young adults to teach the value of entering the labor market.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/ssdi-application-costs.html Aug 10, 2011 Aug 10, 2011

The application and appeals process for Social Security Dissability Insurance (SSDI) can take months if not years, during which time applicants are not allowed to work more than a limited amount. Understanding the true application costs of SSDI can help quantify the total wefare impact of the program.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9534.html Feb 18, 2011 Feb 18, 2011

This brief summarizes a study of how changes to the workers' compensation system have affected return-to-work rates in California, how return-to-work trends compare with policy changes, and recent trends in benefit adequacy.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr/projects/labor-market-shocks-ssdi-claims.html Jan 31, 2011 Jan 31, 2011

Many displaced workers suffer near-permanent losses in earnings capacity, especially during economic downturns. Understanding the relationship between labor market shocks and the decision to claim disability or retirement benefits can help policymakers prepare for future recessions.

http://www.rand.org/labor/centers/cdr.html Jan 21, 2011 Jan 21, 2011

The RAND Center for Disability Research aims to better understand the social and economic causes and consequences of disability. Research themes include examining the roles of employers, health-care markets, knowledge networks, and social insurance programs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1035.html Jan 4, 2011 Jan 4, 2011

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of several large changes to the workers' compensation system on return to work rates for California's injured workers.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR908.html Dec 14, 2010 Dec 14, 2010

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides income replacement to individuals who are largely unable to work because of a long-lasting health condition. SSDI participants who earn above a substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold have their benefits suspended, following a Trial Work Period. A proposed "benefit offset" would instead reduce SSDI benefits by $1 for every $2 earned above the SGA threshold. This report describes two approaches to estimating the induced entry effects of the proposed policy.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1018.html Jun 21, 2010 Jun 21, 2010

<p>The most common work-related injuries among firefighters are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Understanding the frequency and severity of firefighter MSDs is more important with recent changes to California workers' compensation. This book describes the effect of work-related MSDs on firefighters' earnings and employment, the reforms' impact on disability ratings, and employment outcomes since the reforms to the medical delivery system.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2010/04/06.html Apr 6, 2010 Apr 6, 2010

The proportion of older middle-aged Americans who report disabilities related to mobility increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, in contrast to the disability decline that has been found among Americans ages 65 and over.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090401.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008

<p>The authors examined the perceived effects of leave from work among employed parents of children with special health care needs.</p>