The emphasis on more recent and relevant employment history provides the SSA with better-quality
information that is more pertinent to current eligibility assessments. This helps ensure that decisions are
based on the most applicable and accurate data.
With fewer and more relevant details to verify, SSA staff can more easily assess the credibility and
impact of the provided work history, leading to more precise evaluations of an applicant’s eligibility.
Enhanced data quality supports SSA workers in making more informed decisions, as they have clearer
insights into the applicant’s recent work history and its implications for benefits eligibility.