Screen clients for referral to SSA.

Explain the Social Security application process.

Explain the benefits available through Social Security.

Obtain the client’s signature on the SSI Interim Assistance Authorization (DHS-1795) (PDF) and update the STAT/PBEN panel.

Track the progress of the client’s Social Security application.

Provide priority response to Social Security and DHS inquiries regarding the claim.

Convert the client to MSA and MA and make other benefit adjustments as appropriate when the client becomes eligible for SSI.

DHS will tell the county agency of clients who have received GA for 2 years or more for potential Social Security eligibility screening.

MAXIS produces a DAIL/DAIL message alerting you to clients you must screen for referral for a Social Security application.

Have an illness, injury or mental condition that will prevent work for 12 months or more or result in death.

OR

Are not required to pursue Social Security benefits under their current GA basis of eligibility but may also have another basis of eligibility that does require a Social Security referral.

OR

Have had a change in circumstances that indicates possible Social Security benefits eligibility including having received GA for more than 6 months with little or no change in their condition.

Help clients set up appointments, complete application forms and cooperate with Social Security procedures, requirements, etc.

Help with necessary transportation.

Help assess their disability in relation to Social Security benefits eligibility and identify possible issues that may come up in the eligibility determination process.

Provide available medical or vocational evidence, social history, or expert testimony to substantiate blindness or disability.

Help them get and use medical or vocational evidence, social history or expert testimony.

Prepare for and represent clients at interviews, hearings and appeals on the Social Security benefits eligibility determination.