Four papers examine the characteristics of early retirees and people with work disabilities and policy options that could improve their health and financial security. Xiaoyan Li, Michael Hurd, and David Loughran examine the characteristics of workers who claim Social Security benefits at the earliest entitlement age. David Stapleton of Mathematica Policy Research proposes a program to encourage later retirement by helping older workers increase their earnings and postpone reliance on their retirement benefits until the benefits are larger. Ellen O’Brien and Carlos Figueiredo explain why people with disabilities are often at a disadvantage in the labor market and call for insurance and assistance programs to provide more timely and adequate support. Ellen O’Brien provides an overview of the Social Security Disability Insurance program, including how the program works, who it serves, how it is administered, and how it is financed. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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