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“Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance" is a comprehensive program designed to provide an in-depth understanding of SSDI, its critical role for eligible patients, and how it differs from Supplemental Security Income. It aims to equip participants with knowledge on the application and appeals process, common conditions approved for SSDI, effective patient communication, reasons for denials, and the significance of representation, while also highlighting the association of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) with disability resources.

Objectives:

• Describe the importance of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for patients, including three criteria that make SSDI eligibility likely and how it differs from Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
•  Identify the process and time frames for SSDI applications and appeals
•  List conditions and diseases most commonly approved for SSDI, and questions to ask a patient who may need to file for disability
• Recognize reasons for denial and the importance of having a representative
• Associate SDoH screening needs that may include disability resources

Registration:
CMSA/NYCRCMS Members -  FREE
Non-members - $20

Speakers:
Lacee Bauer - Director of Business Development for SSDI and VA, Allsup
TJ Geist - Principal Advocate, Allsup

Special thanks to Allsup for the support of this program.