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  • Article Co-Occurring Substance Use: Material to Disability?

    How substance use is considered in the disability determination process has changed substantially over the years. This article dispels several widely-held myths by establishing facts about how DDS views substance use and its impact on the application process.

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    Mental Health: Serious Emotional Disturbance, Serious Mental Illness, Mental health treatment; Co-occurring Disorders; Substance Use; Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article FAQs on SOAR and Permanent Supportive Housing

    Housing status (i.e. living arrangement) and receipt of vouchers or other in-kind support can impact eligibility and benefit amounts for SSI and SSDI. Understanding the impact of living arrangements, vouchers, income from work, and rent obligations can help individuals maintain their benefits and housing.

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    People with Disabilities
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    Housing Models: Permanent Supportive Housing; Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article Sample Medical Summary Reports

    We’ve gathered examples of well-written, successful Medical Summary Reports (MSRs) from SOAR providers across the country for the SOAR community to use as extra guidance.

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    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article Sample SOAR Application Packet - Child

    Here are examples of completed SSA and SOAR Forms using information from a fictitious SSI child applicant.

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    Age: Children
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article Sample SOAR Application Packet - Adult

    Here are examples of completed SSA and SOAR Forms using information from a fictitious SSI/SSDI applicant.

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    Age: Adults
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English