Improving Access to Benefits for Persons with Disabilities Who Were Experiencing Homelessness: An Evaluation of the Benefits Entitlement Services Team Demonstration Project

Article Publication Date: 
11/18/2014
Summary: 
This study evaluates the outcomes of the disability applications submitted to the Social Security Administration (SSA) through the Benefits Entitlement Services Team (B.E.S.T) Demonstration Project. B.E.S.T was a collaborative effort to locate homeless adults and assist them in applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and/or Disability Insurance (DI). The findings show that B.E.S.T contributed to increased access to disability benefits for applicants.
Article Author: 
Kennedy, Elizabeth; King, Laura
Topics: 
Accessibility
Types/Tools: 
U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Retirement and Disability Policy
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
homelessness; Social Security Administration; Benefits Entitlement Services Team Demonstration Project; Department of Health Services of Los Angeles County; California Disability Determination Services; Disability Insurance; Supplemental Security Insurance; United States Interagency Council on Homelessness; application process; identification; payments; allowance rates;

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Social Security Administration
Phone: 
1-800-772-1213

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