Court Rejects U.S. Rules Limiting Aid for Disabled
Washington--The Supreme Court last week struck down federal regulations that prevented many disabled children from receiving Social Security benefits.
Several hundred thousand children, who were required to meet stricter standards than adults applying for the same benefits, could benefit from the ruling.
The Justices' 7-to-2 ruling will require the Social Security Administration to conduct individual assessments to determine the eligibility of children who apply for benefits under the...
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