ssi initial interview

DESCRIPTION

The initial referral for SSI Advocacy is based on the information provided by the GR applicant/participant to the EW at application or any time thereafter.

KEY POINTS

There are several ways to refer a GR participant to GR SSI Advocacy:

•	LEADER referral - LEADER will schedule an initial interview with the GR SSI Advocate when:
	•	The initial GR application is given an unemployable status
	•	The employability exam results in an unemployable status
•	Walkover - If the EW determines, during the GR application process, that the applicant/participant is potentially eligible for SSI, the EW must walkover the applicant/participant to the SSI Advocate.
•	EW referral - the EW must refer applicant to the SSI Advocate when:
	•	The EW at any time determines that a participant is potentially eligible for SSI
	•	The DMH co-located staff refer the participant to the SSI Advocate
	•	The participant self-refers to the SSI Advocate

EW DUTIES

The EW:

·	Upon initial contact with the applicant/participant, determines the employability status.
·	If the applicant/participant is employable, continues with the GR application.
·	If the applicant/participant is unemployable, determines potential eligibility for SSI (i.e., medical documentation, self declaration, approved for Medi-Cal, etc.).
·	If the applicant/participant is determined potentially eligible for SSI, walks the applicant/participant to the SSI Advocate.
·	If the applicant/participant is unemployable (not potentially eligible for SSI), initiates a LEADER referral to SSIAP by updating the employability status.
·	Records all applicant/participant contacts and SSIAP case activity in Case Comments.

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Updated February 2005