Disability Process
CDI Program Thrives with Expansion, Additional Casework
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
![Fraud](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/shutterstock_225393481_0.jpg?itok=A7XXUydX)
CDI, for many years a front-end program integrity initiative, is pursuing more in-pay disability fraud cases.
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New CDI Units Launch, See Early Returns
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Monday, February 29, 2016
![CDI St. Paul](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/CDI%20Photo.jpg?itok=rcrY11PY)
Several new CDI units established in recent months are up and running, yielding positive results for SSA.
OIG Keeps Focus on Social Security Fraud “Facilitators”
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Friday, January 29, 2016
![Sentences](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/Pursuing%20False%20Statements%203.jpg?itok=iySdsSp-)
Several recent judicial actions served as reminders of our commitment to pursue Social Security disability fraud “facilitators."
Fraud Hotline Tip Helps End Disability Scheme
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
![Fraud](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/shutterstock_83575045.jpg?itok=tXvdCH91)
We’re persistent in our promotion of the Social Security Fraud Hotline—we never know when someone might have a credible tip to report.
“20/20” and Disability Fraud: Seeing is Believing
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
![20/20 Interview](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/Lawrence_Popp_interview.jpg?itok=Abe3edhR)
Our investigators pursue many cases of individuals who may exaggerate a disability, or conceal their various work activities from Social Security—or both.
TAGS: Disability Process, FAQs, Investigations
NYC Scheme Ringleaders Plead Guilty as OIG Issues Disability Fraud Report
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
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Two former NYPD officers recently pled guilty to their leading roles in a multi-million-dollar Social Security disability fraud scheme.
Team Leader of New Detroit CDI Unit Ready for Challenge
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, August 15, 2014
![Social Security Benefits](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/Social%20Security%20Benefits.jpg?itok=CaIPgxFK)
OIG Special Agent Bradley Martin talks about the opportunities he’ll have and challenges he’ll face as he directs this new anti-fraud unit.
“Nightline” Coffee Shop Owner Sentenced to Prison for Disability Fraud
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Monday, June 30, 2014
![ABC Nightline](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/Cory%20Eglash.jpg?itok=l6qBhqi3)
"Criminal Coffee" owner to serve 15 months in prison for attempting to defraud SSA of disability payments.
Inspector General: CDRs and CDI Effective Disability Integrity Tools
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, April 17, 2014
The Inspector General recently testified before Congress on ways to improve SSA's disability review process.
TAGS: Disability Process, Investigations
First Sentences Handed Down in Puerto Rico Disability Fraud Scheme
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
![Puerto Rico Arrests](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109044328im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/Puerto%20Rico%20Arrests.jpg?itok=HGOci7jP)
Four who pled guilty to involvement in scheme ordered probation and repayment to SSA.
TAGS: Disability Process, Investigations