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International trends in disability program growth

L S Copeland

    Social Security Bulletin
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Disability insurance programs in five European countries saw significant growth from the 1960s to the mid-1970s due to policy changes and economic factors. However, the reasons for the recent slowdown in this growth remain unclear.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social policy research
    • Public health
    • Economics

    Background:

    • The U.S. Social Security Disability Insurance program experienced substantial growth between 1966-1977.
    • This prompted an investigation into similar trends in European disability programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare disability incidence and termination rates across five European social security disability programs.
    • To identify factors contributing to the expansion of these programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of gross disability incidence rates in five European countries (Belgium, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, France).
    • Examination of recovery and death termination rates in three of these programs (Finland, Netherlands, France).
    • Discussion of underlying factors influencing program growth patterns.

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    Main Results:

    • Disability incidence rates increased in Belgium and Finland from the late 1960s, and in Germany, the Netherlands, and France from the early 1970s, tapering off by the mid-1970s.
    • Recovery and death termination rates showed continuous decline in the Dutch and Finnish programs.
    • Key drivers for expansion included changes in disability definitions, program provisions, economic conditions, demographics, and public attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple factors contributed to the expansion of European disability insurance programs.
    • The recent deceleration in program growth requires further investigation for adequate explanation.