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NBER Effect of Depression on Retirement & Disability Insurance Applications
National Bureau of Economic Research [NBER] Nov. 17, 2006 Excerpt: Poor health has long been established as one of the most critical determinants of retirement behavior. Yet the existing literature has focused primarily on the role of physical illness. Since the early 1990s, mental illnesses have been the fastest growing source of claims for Disability Insurance (DI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) benefits, particularly among people aged 45-64. This suggests that poor mental health may also be an important factor in retirement decisions. |
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