References & Resources

A curated library of guides, tools, and templates practitioners can use to navigate disability benefits, health coverage, and income supports.

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  • Article Medical Information and SSA Disability Criteria

    Understanding SSA's disability criteria helps the SOAR case manager assess the documentation necessary to support the claim of disability.

    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English
  • Article SSA Online Services: A How-To Guide

    The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Online Services can be used by representatives (such as SOAR providers) to efficiently communicate with, acquire information from, and send information to SSA. This guide describes who is eligible, how to obtain access, and the key uses for each online service.

    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English
  • Article Social Security Administration (SSA) Forms and Resources

    Here are the SSA forms, links, and other helpful resources you will need to complete SSI and/or SSDI applications.

    Focus
    People with Disabilities: Physical Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English
  • Article Income Is Treatment

    Why Financial Stability Belongs in Behavioral Health Care

    Topic
    Income & Employment: Income Stability Planning; Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, Benefits Optimization / Coordination, Mainstream benefits (e.g., SNAP, TANF, etc.)
    Language
    English
  • Article Key Questions to Ask for the SOAR FAST MSR

    When writing the SOAR Functional Assessment Statement (FAST) Medical Summary Report (MSR) there are key questions to ask for gathering information pertinent to the disability determination process.

    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English