Research Finds Rural Americans Carry Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and Information

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March 27, 2025
DURHAM, N.H.—Research out of the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability found that people who didn’t have in-person access to a nearby U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) field office—specifically older adults and those with disabilities—and a knowledgeable staff member to help and talk through any issues had a significant decrease in access to social security disability, retirement and survivor benefits and services. - Read Full Article

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