Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

SSI Ohio

SSI Ohio

The Community Action Commission of Fayette County served as a SSI Ohio site from July 2011 through July 2018 but no longer provides services with this project.

SOAR Ohio

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are disability income benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that also provide Medicaid and/or Medicare health insurance to eligible children and adults. The application process for SSI/SSDI is complicated and difficult to navigate. Nationally, about 30% of adults who apply for benefits are approved on initial application, and appeals take an average of 1 year to complete.

For people who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness or are returning to the community from institutions (jails, prisons, or hospitals), access to these programs can be extremely challenging. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) model to address this critical need.

How does SOAR Ohio work?

The SOAR Ohio state leadership team at COHHIO helps to create and support strong partnerships between Social Security Administration, Disability Determination Services, and service providers throughout Ohio. COHHIO provides training and certification for staff and community members to submit complete and quality SSI/SSDI applications that are approved quickly, upon initial submission. By maximizing income supports through benefits access and employment support, individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness can achieve housing stability.

For more information contact: