Thursday, 10:30 - 12 noon

OBTAINING SSI/SSDI FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS Location: Hyatt Regency, Remington This workshop clarifies the eligibility criteria for SSI /SSDI. Strategies that agencies can implement to increase access to SSI/SSDI for homeless persons will be featured. The latest outcomes from the federally-sponsored SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) Initiative will be highlighted. Introductory Level. Presenters: Deborah Dennis, MA, Policy Research Associates, Inc., Delmar, NY; Clare Deucher, BA, Disability Determination Services, Boston, MA. Materials: Workshop audio (mp3) Hospital Partnerships_4_08 (pdf) HCH 2008 Obtaining SSI Session (ppt) Critical Components Chart 308 (pdf) 2008 SSI Payment Levels in Massachusetts (.doc) Website listings (.doc) DDS Shelter Workers' Statement (2006) (.pdf) Definition of Disability (.doc) "Social Security Benefits for Homeless People with Disabilities" (.pdf flyer) Activities of Daily Living for a Homeless Applicant (.pdf)