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A program that helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness apply for disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) with trained assistance.

Monthly payments for people with limited income/resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65+.

Disability benefits for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to be insured.

The federal agency that runs SSI and SSDI programs and decides eligibility.

A trained worker who helps gather records, write summaries, and submit strong applications to SSA.

A concise, evidence-based report written by the practitioner describing conditions and how they limit daily functioning.

Limitations in thinking, mood, or physical abilities that make it hard to work or live independently.

A person or organization appointed by SSA to manage someone’s benefits if they cannot manage money on their own.

The complete set of SSI/SSDI forms and medical, psychiatric, and social evidence submitted to SSA.

The process to challenge an SSA denial; may include reconsideration and hearing steps.

Periodic review by SSA to confirm a person still meets disability criteria for ongoing benefits.

Health coverage for people with low income; SSI recipients in Florida typically qualify.

Federal health coverage; SSDI recipients generally qualify after a waiting period.

Living on the street, in shelters, or unstably housed (e.g., couch-surfing, facing eviction) and needing support.

Affordable housing paired with ongoing support services for people with disabilities.

The date SSA first records your intent to apply; it can protect back pay if the full application follows.

The date a disability began to prevent substantial work; important for SSDI back pay.

Units earned from covered work; SSDI eligibility depends on having enough recent credits.