An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

SAMHSA SOAR

Can SOAR-trained practitioners able to complete all SSI/SSDI application forms online?

Question:

Can SOAR-trained practitioners able to complete all SSI/SSDI application forms online?

Answer:

  • You can complete Social Security’s Online Disability Benefits Application with your clients. This online application encompasses the SSDI application and the Adult Disability Report (i.e., replaces paper forms SSA-16 and SSA-3368).

    Within 2-3 days of submitting the online disability application, you will submit three paper forms to SSA:

    • SSA-8000 (SSI application)
    • SSA-1696 (Appointment of Representative)
    • SSA-827 (Authorization to Release Information to SSA)

    Read more about the timeline for submitting these and other materials at Steps to Completing an SSI/SSDI Application Using the SOAR Model.