The newly appointed Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Martin O’Malley, is set to address the urgent situation of the Social Security disability claims backlog. Over one million claims are currently backlogged, reveals Allsup, a nationwide service provider that has helped more than 375,000 people obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits over nearly four decades.

O’Malley’s appointment comes amid rising scrutiny of the SSA regarding its ability to manage its workload and overpayments, as well as handling its information technology challenges. His arrival to the post offers a significant opportunity to alleviate numerous administrative hurdles the SSA is currently facing, says Steve Perrigo, Vice President of Allsup.

Allsup, a company backed with vast experience in SSDI representation, technological innovation, and government benefits coordination, advocates the essential need for innovative solutions to speed up the application process. The company provides solutions like empower by Allsup®, an online platform that expedites the application process, mirroring the conveniences of a tax software for IRS tax-filing process.

With the processing time for Social Security’s initial application exceeding 200 days, improvements with technology to streamline the initial eligibility and application processes are urged. Integration of technology-based tools should help reduce delays by streamlining documentation and verification steps, hence making the process more effective and efficient for SSDI benefit applicants.

In addition to expert representation and navigating the complexities of SSDI application and appeals process, Allsup also offers comprehensive disability services including a Support programme and a Return to Work initiative. For more information, visit the Allsup website and check for eligibility at FileSSDI.Allsup.com or call 1-800-678-3276.