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We encourage individuals to work and seek employment while applying for SSI/SSDI benefits. SOAR providers play a critical role in helping bust myths about working during the application process.

This graphic provides an overview of how SSA and DDS process disability benefit applications.

This infographic illustrates the importance of work as a step in the recovery process and how SOAR can help.

When assisting an individual with completing and electronically signing an Online Disability Benefit Application the applicant will need to create a my Social Security account. The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center has developed guidance for SOAR providers.