SSA has released an update on the progress they made toward their 2023 equity goals. They also outline the following strategies to advance equity in FY 2024:
- Improve Access to the Supplemental Security Income Program for Women, Families, Individuals from Underserved Communities, and Other People Facing Barriers
- Improve Equity in Access to Our Programs for Our Customers Who Communicate Primarily in Languages Other than English
- Reduce Pending SSI Underpayments to Improve Equity in the Delivery of Payments to Our Customers Disproportionately Affected by Poverty
- Increase Awareness of Survivors Benefits Eligibility for Children and Families, Same-Sex Couples, and People Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19
- Increase Race and Ethnicity Data Collection to Further Identify, Monitor, and Address Service Inequities
You can read the full report below.