WI23-02: Disparities by Race and Gender in SS(D)I Applications and Awards

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for the administration of two important programs, namely the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is crucial to analyze these programs in order to maintain their fairness and effectiveness. In our study we employ both the conventional regression method and machine learning (ML) techniques to investigate potential racial and gender disparities in SS(D)I applications and awards.