Social Security Administration removes 'gender' from disability rules

The Social Security Administration has replaced the word "gender" with "sex" in its rules for evaluating disability claims. This means the agency will now use biological sex, not gender identity, to determine if someone qualifies for disability benefits.

This change signals a broader shift in how government agencies define and categorize individuals. By removing "gender" from its disability criteria, the Social Security Administration is aligning its regulations with a more biological definition of sex. This could affect how other government programs and policies that rely on similar definitions are interpreted and applied in the future, potentially impacting access to benefits or services for transgender individuals.