SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) is a USA nationwide model put together by certified SSI/SSDI Case Managers. This model, if followed, has an overwhelming success rate. Our goal is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access Social Security disability income benefits. This resource hub provides tools, FAQs, state contacts, and workflow guides for SOAR Certified-trained case workers.
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✨ New! AI Driven FAQ’s — Ask SOAR
Ask SOAR and SSA questions powered by AI. Get your password from your SOAR contact lead!
🆕 New! Online Application Tracking
SOAR-OATS — Statewide provider outcome tracking portal for Managing Entity partnerships. Get your password from your SOAR contact lead!
🆕 New! SSA Impairments Lookup
Type any diagnosis, symptom, or condition — instantly find the matching SSA Blue Book disability category in plain English.
SOAR Help Guide
Learn about the SOAR model, SSI/SSDI basics, barriers to access, and how to get involved.
State Directory
Find SOAR contacts and programs in your state. SOAR is active in all 50 states and DC.
Library & Tools
Articles, guides, infographics, issue briefs, webinars, and SSA forms for practitioners.
FAQ Search
Search 383 SOAR questions — filter by topic, focus area, or keyword.
Workflow Hub
Step-by-step SOAR application workflow with 59 downloadable forms and documents.
Sample MSR Templates
Sample Medical Summary Reports for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Trauma- & Stressor-Related Disorders.
SSA Forms Directory
Search all 146 official SSA forms by number or name. All links open directly on SSA.gov.
Managing Entities
Florida behavioral health managing entities — regions, circuits, counties & contact info. Search by county, region, or contact name.
The New SOAR Functional Assessment Statement (FAST) Medical Summary Report (MSR)
How the FAST MSR links illness to functional limitations and serves as official evidence for DDS examiners.
About SOAR
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is designed to increase access to Social Security disability income benefits for eligible adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.
SOAR has been implemented in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. SOAR-trained case managers have an application approval rate of approximately 65–70%, compared to the national average of 28% for initial applications.
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