Saturday, 9:00 - 10:30am

Documenting Disability for Medical Providers

Location: Capitol A How can physicians, psychologists, and others authorized by the Social Security Administration support SSI/SSDI applications for individuals with severe medical impairments? Providing medical evidence of impairment increases the speed and likelihood of a positive outcome for that patient. Learn how to support homeless indivudals' disability claims efficiently and effectively. Introductory level. Presented by: Tim Florence, MD, Washtenaw County Community Support and Treament Services, Ann Arbor, MI; Heather Rippetoe, MA, MA, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Nashville, TN. Materials: Documenting Disability for Medical Providers(ppt)