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An electronic booklet that explains the SSI program. It is designed to help institutions, groups and organizations that have contact with potential or current SSI recipients.
A bipartisan organization of state and local human service agencies and individuals who work in, or are interested in public human service programs.
Developed to give physicians and other health professionals basic information about the consultative examination process.
Reference materials for disability claims for veteran's disability compensation, disability and death pensions and eligibility determinations.
Provides information and resources related to disability issues for professionals.
A web portal with links to healthcare, disability, and employment issues.
Office oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives pertaining to: community integration, education, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation.
Information on assistance or "Extra Help Subsidy" for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, providing technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related legislation and educating callers about self-employment options.
Resources and information pertaining to Medicare in 2008.
Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.
Web site helps you find Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.
Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning mental health issues, including the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA).
A guide for people with disabilities, benefits counselors, disability organizations and others on ensuring adequate and appropriate access to prescription drugs. Document is in Word format.
ODEP provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
Helps SSA's beneficiaries with disabilities get information and advice about vocational rehabilitation and employment services, and provides advocacy and related services so they can find gainful employment.
A portal to regulations governing SSA programs and benefits, including definitions of disabilities.
Contains a broad range of resources related to employment of people with disabilities.
Handbook includes the provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act), regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions (rulings).
Information on healthcare across the United States.
Contact information for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs in every state.
A national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families.
The Ticket to Work legislation established the Advisory Panel within the Social Security Administration to advise the President, the Congress and the Commissioner of Social Security on issues related to work incentive programs, planning and assistance for individuals with disabilities and the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program.
Information on the Ticket to Work program and employment and benefit supports.
