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GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy29. SSI AdvocacyAssembly Bill 2779 allows Social Workers to provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Advocacyservices to the recipients of the General Assistance (GA) program.The SSI Advocacy Program is a specialized program that assists disabled General Assistance (GA)clients who have physical and/or mental problems that are expected to last twelve months or more,and that prevent them from engaging in substantial gainful employment.The Social Workers assist disabled clients through the Social Security application and/or appealprocess with the ultimate goal of an SSI and/or Retirement, Survivors, Disability Insurance (RSDI)approval for the client.29.1 HistoryThe SSI Advocacy program was established in 1985 by the Board of Supervisors in order to assistdisabled General Assistance recipients with their applications for SSI benefits. Advocacy servicesare provided to those General Assistance recipients who are unable to attend to the complexities ofthe SSI eligibility process on their own. The county is reimbursed for General Assistance funds thatare paid to the recipients after the date of the SSI application. The dedicated and committed SocialWorkers have the expertise necessary to assist disabled clients move productively through the SSIsystem. They also depend on the help and cooperation of other community agencies and resourcesto provide clients with support systems and to meet various basic needs during this process.In 1989, the State of California with SSA agreement revised the IAR authorization to allow forreimbursement between California counties known as Inter-County reimbursements.29.2 SSI Advocacy Program29.2.1PurposeThe SSI Advocacy Program is designed to focus on GA clients who are required to apply for SSI.The program utilizes social work intervention and assistance in order to: Help clients follow through with the SSI application process, Secure additional and more precise medical/psychiatric information, and Provide representation at the various appeal levels in the SSI process.The SSI Advocate may pursue an SSI application denied at any level of the five-step appealprocess.Page 29-1Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-229. SSI AdvocacyNote:All GA clients who are potentially eligible must apply for SSI.29.2.2EWs SSI Advocacy Criteria ChartThe following SSI Advocacy Criteria Chart contains a list of referral reason codes along with thecorresponding referral reason descriptions. The appropriate reason code is to be entered onCalWIN’s Manage Referral Detail window when the EW completes an online referral to the SSIAdvocacy Unit.ReferralReasonCodeReferral Reason DescriptionA.Permanent Mental and/or physical disabilityB.Medically and/or physically disabled for 12 months or moreC.12 months or more of continuous GA eligibility and 50 years of age or olderD.2 or more years duration on GAE.Do not useF.Do not useG.Form SCD 1400 or Medical Verification is attachedH.Medical verification not attached. Write an explanation after the letter “H”29.3 Case Assignment29.3.1Process for Case AssignmentSSI Advocacy Social Work Supervisor receives a printed copy of the online SSI Referral and assignsit to the appropriate social worker. The printed copy with assigned social worker is then forwarded todesignated clerical staff for processing. SSI Advocacy Social Worker receives the new case assignment and schedules anappointment for assessment. Prints CSF-Appointment Notice and mails to client. Submits form for IDM process. Social Worker has appointment with client. Greets client in lobby and escorts to interview area:Page 29-2Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy Assist client in completing the initial SSI application. Gives completed application to the client and contacts SSA to schedule an appointment forthe client, if necessary. Provides transportation and accompanies client to the appointment if needed. Social Worker develops case and determines if any additional information is needed for anSSI/SSP approval. This could include: Requesting additional medical records. Referring client to on site psychiatrist. Contacting collateral, i.e., probation officers, parole officers, therapists, relatives, attorneys,etc. Social Worker reviews and updates the SSI/SSP Detail Tab and the Advocacy Hearings Tab ifrequired, by accessing the Display Individual Demographics Summary Subsystemselecting the Collect Individual Demographics Detail window and clicking the [SSI/SSP]button [Refer to “The SSI Advocacy Web Application must be used for Tracking Applicationsand to ensure accurate case load listings.,” page 29-21]] for details on completing the SSI/SSPTabs. Documents all necessary information in CalWIN on the Maintain Case Comments window. SSI Advocacy Social Worker monitors their SSI cases to ensure they are closed when benefitscase closes.29.4 Case Development29.4.1Assigned Case and ProcessThe basic steps in the case development process are as follows: Once a case is assigned it is expected that the client will be contacted to have the social workerintroduce themselves. The social worker explains who he/she is, what they do and why thecase was assigned to them. An appointment must be scheduled in order to conduct an extensive interview with the client.This may occur in the office, in the client’s home, or anywhere agreed upon by both the socialworker and the client. A helpful tool for the first interview is to solicit the information requested on the SCD 1541intake form. This will help to gather information that will be needed later on. It may also help asa starting point in gathering more detailed, personal information that will entered into theCalWIN SSI Tracking System for each client assigned to the social worker.Page 29-3Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-429. SSI Advocacy Enough information needs to be gathered to be able to write or begin to write apsychological-sociological evaluation about the client. This is helpful in providing information tothe disability analyst at the State, or to the in-house psychologist, and/or to an attorney if andwhen a client needs to proceed in the appeal process at the hearing level. When meeting with the client, all necessary paperwork, forms, releases etc. should be taken inorder to have them signed by the client. This may save time later on in the process.In the initial process, the social worker’s skills will be invaluable, the skills will need to be utilizedmore often and will really be put to the test. Many clients are homeless, mentally ill, recent parolees,immigrants and/or seniors. All of them share financial limitations and are claiming some degree ofdisability. Several visits over a period of time with these clients may be needed in order to complete athorough evaluation. Usually when the client sees that the social worker is sincere, they begin toopen up more about themselves. Also, the social worker may begin to observe significant behaviorsthat are signs and symptoms of disabilities.29.5 SSI LawThe SSI Law can be found in: The Social Security Act of 42 U.S.C Sec. 401 et. Seq.http://www.ssa.gov/OP Home/cfr20/401/401-0000.htm The Regulations 20 CFR 404.1 et.seq.:20 CFR 416.101 et. Seqhttp://www.ssa.gov/OP Home/cfr20/404/404-0000.htmhttp://www.ssa.gov/OP Home/cfr20/cfrdoc.htm Social Security Rulings http://www.ssa.gov/OP Home/rulings/ssi-toc.html POMS/Hallex form Caselaw http://www.ssa.gov/history/law.html.29.6 SSI Sequential EvaluationsThe analysis of the client’s sequential evaluation consists of the following 5 Steps:Steps1.2.Page 29-4SSI SequentialEvaluationsSubstantial GainfulActivitySevere ImpairmentIf.Then.There IS Substantial Gainful Activity,Disability does Not exist.There is NOT Substantial GainfulActivity,Go to Step 3.There IS Severe Impairment,Go to Step 3.Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistanceSteps3.4.5.29. SSI AdvocacySSI SequentialEvaluationsMeets or Equals theListingsPerform Past RelevantWorkPerform Other WorkIf.Then.There is NOT Severe impairment,Disability does NOT exist.The Impairment DOES Meet or Equalthe Listing,Disability exists.The Impairment does NOT Meet orEqual the Listings,Disability does NOT exist.The client CAN Perform Past RelevantWork,Disability does NOT existThe Client CANNOT Perform PastRelevant Work,Go to Step 5.The client CAN Perform Other Work,Disability does NOT exist.The client CANNOT Perform OtherWork,Disability exists.29.7 SSI Levels29.7.1SSI Approval-ProcessTo Qualify for SSI, an individual must: Be 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabledBe financially needyReside in the USA, andHave United States citizenship or be a legal immigrant with a qualifying exemption, a militaryservice exemption or be a refugee/asylee. File an Initial Application - completes and/or signs the following forms: Disability Report-Adult, Form SSA-3368 Appointment of Representative, Form SSA-1696 Authorization to Disclose information, Form SSA-827To schedule an appointment to file the Initial Application claim for SSI call 1-800-772-1213. You willbe asked to provide the following information regarding the claimant: Page 29-5Social Security NumberNameAddressPhone numberOnset of disabilityUpdate #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-629. SSI Advocacy Diagnosis Income and resources Request a face to face interview.29.8 GA to SSI29.8.1GA Recipient Required to Apply for Disability BenefitsA General Assistance recipient who has been determined to be disabled or unemployable by aphysician due to a health situation or a condition that will last for 12 months or longer or is terminal isREQUIRED to apply for SSI.If the client worked and paid FICA taxes for at least 20 of the 40 quarters prior to the onset ofdisability, the recipient is required to apply for either Title II (SSDI), Title XVI (SSI) or both.In order to meet the SSI disability requirement, a client must be unable to engage in any substantialgainful activity by reason of a medically determined physical or mental impairment which can beexpected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months or that will result in death.29.9 SSI Application and Appeal Process29.9.1Application and the Five Step Appeals Process: 29.9.2Initial ApplicationReconsiderationAdministrative Law Judge HearingAppeals Council ReviewFederal Court ReviewUnited States District CourtInitial ApplicationIn the Initial Application stage an application can be completed by: Telephone Interview with Social Security Administration. Face to Face interview at Social Security Administration. Online application with Social Security Administration.All initial applications for SSI and SSDI:Page 29-6Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy Must have work history for the past 15 years. May have medical & psychological records.The time period from application to decision is approximately 180 days. If the client is approved for Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR) refer to [Refer to GeneralAssistance Handbook, [Refer to “Interim Assistance Overview,” page 33-2] for processinginformation. If approved, benefits are paid. If denied, appeal must be filed within 60 days of the denial date.Note:The burden of proof is on the claimant to provide their medical records.29.9.3Reconsideration of DenialThe Reconsideration stage is completed by the SSI Advocacy Social Worker or at the SSA Office by: Completing the Disability Report/Appeals form online, or Manually completing and submitting the form to the SSA office. Submitting any new medical or psychological information. [Refer to “Forms used in Filing andDeveloping a Case,” page 29-28].]The time period from application to decision is approximately 180 days: If the client is approved for Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR) refer to [Refer to GeneralAssistance Handbook, [Refer to “Interim Assistance Overview,” page 33-2] for processinginformation. If approved, benefits are paid. If denied, must file another appeal within 60 days of the denial date.29.9.4Process for Administrative Law Judge HearingAt this point the case is referred to an attorney. The SSI Advocate may facilitate working with theattorney by completing the: Paperwork with the attorney or at the SSA office. Request for Hearing by Administrative Law Judge (HA-501) form. Disability Report - Appeal (SSA-3441) form.Reminder:The SSA-3441 form may be completed online or manually.Page 29-7Update #14-04
General Assistance29. SSI Advocacypage 29-8The SSI Advocate may further assist by: Gathering all the claimant’s current medical and psychological information. Requesting a decision from SSA prior to going to hearing. This is a formal request whichdocuments the claimant’s disability as it relates to medical evidence/severity of impairment,past work, education and ability to perform other work.Note:The claim can be approved or denied at this point without a formal hearing.The time period from the time of appeal to the decision is approximately 6-9 months: If the client is approved for Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR) refer to [Refer to GeneralAssistance Handbook, [Refer to “Interim Assistance Overview,” page 33-2] for processinginformation. If approved, benefits are paid. If denied, the attorney must file an appeal within 60 days of the date of denial.(At this stage theclaimant might be asked to file a new SSI claim)Reminder:MUST file legal brief on Record.29.9.5Appeals ProcessAppeals Council - This stage is completed by the assigned attorney with legal briefs. The SSIAdvocate can help with the gathering of information. Time from appeal to decision can be up to 3years.United States District Court - This stage is completed by the assigned attorney with legal briefs.SSI advocates can help with gathering of information. The time period from appeal to decision canbe up to 3 years.United States Court of Appeals - This stage is completed by the assigned attorney with legalbriefs. SSI advocated can help with the gathering of information. The time period from appeal todecision can be up to 3 years.Page 29-8Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy29.10Failure to File an Appeal29.10.1General Assistance (GA) DiscontinuanceGA benefits will be discontinued if the recipient (or the SSI Advocacy Unit on behalf of the client) failsto file either a timely: Appeal with the Social Security Administration, or Waiver (based on good cause) of the time limit.The client will remain ineligible until cooperation is achieved with all aspects of the SSI applicationprocess, including all necessary medical examinations.GA may not be discontinued for the above reason unless it can be proven that the client was awareof their responsibility to file an appeal. The client's signature on the “Important Information forApplicants and Recipients of General Assistance” (GA 14) form is sufficient evidence that therecipient understood his/her responsibilities.The only time that the SSI Advocacy Social Worker would not file an appeal is when he/she: Receives notification of a denial too late to file an appeal within the required time limit, or Determines the appeal to be inappropriate.29.11Notification of SSI Denial and Speedletter 918If the SSI application was denied the following actions must be taken:WhoActionEWReceives notification of SSI denial or copy of SSI denial letter Make an online referral to the SSI Advocacy Unit Generates Speedletter “GA/GR Verify SSI/SSP Application Status” (Spltr 918) in CalWIN and forwards a copy to the SSI Advocacy Unit. Submits the SSI denial letter and Speedletter 918 for IDM processing. Completes the SSI/SSP tab in the Display Individual Demographics Summary window Documents information into CalWIN Maintain Case Comments windowPage 29-9Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-1029. SSI AdvocacyWhoActionSSI AdvocacySocial WorkerReceives notification of SSI denial or copy of denial letter: Receives Speedletter 918 from the EW Mails or takes Speedletter 918 to SSA to be completed by SSA. Schedules an appointment with the client [Referof the GA Handbook for process.to “Case Assignment,” page 29-2]] Completes the SSI/SSP tab in the Display Individual Demographics Summary window.Note:Information on Speedletter 918 is vital and is used for processing an SSI appeal.29.12Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR)Santa Clara County has elected to participate in the program to receive reimbursement for InterimAssistance as described in Public Law 93-368. Participation in the Interim Assistance Programallows the county to collect the General Assistance (GA) paid to (or on behalf of) a client who isfound eligible for SSI/SSP benefits. [Refer to “Interim Assistance Overview,” page 33-2]].All GA program benefits which are paid to or on behalf of a client during the time the SSI/SSPapplication is pending are called “Interim Assistance Reimbursement” (IAR) payments. OnceSSI/SSP is approved, then the amount of GA paid during the “Interim Assistance” period is to berepaid to the County from the client’s retroactive SSI/SSP.29.12.1Social Security Administration’s SSI eIAR Web ApplicationSocial Security Administration (SSA) developed a web application that was implemented onNovember 23, 2009, which is known as the SSI Electronic Interim Assistance Reimbursement(eIAR). This application is available through SSA’s Government-to-Government Services Online website. The eIAR allows participating Interim Assistance (IA) counties to view and acknowledge SSAcommunications, and query information regarding an IAR case. Future eIAR releases will allowparticipating IAR County Agencies to request IA case reimbursement through this web site.The Electronic Interim Assistance Reimbursement (eIAR) service provides a mechanism for state IAagencies to access and communicate interim assistance reimbursement (IAR) information to SocialSecurity Administration (SSA) electronically. The Query IA case function allows users to accessinformation on IAR cases through pre-defined queries available. Acknowledge communications from SSA. Query IA cases.Page 29-10Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy[Refer to urrently the eIAR web application is accessed by designated staff, GA/IAR and CAPI ProgramCoordinators, the SSI Advocacy Social Workers and Public Assistance Collections.The main contact person is the Manager in Public Assistance Collections. The Accounts Receivablestaff attended a Net Meeting on August 19, 2008, conducted by SSA’s Central Office in Baltimore,MD. The purpose of the meeting was for Interim Assistance agencies to view and provide feedbackon the eIAR accounting process[Refer to GA Handbook Chapter 33, Section 33.11, “Social Security Administration’s SSI eIAR WebApplication,” page 33-31 for the process and more information.]29.13Assessment Services29.13.1Assessment Services ProvidedThe SSI Advocacy Unit will provide assessment services to assist the recipient in the SSI applicationprocess. The assessment services include, but are not limited to the following: 29.13.2Educational abilitiesEmployment historyMedical historyAgency historyCriminal historyInstitutional historyImmigration and Naturalization processReferrals to Medical Treatment.Other Support ServicesIn addition, the SSI Advocacy Unit provides the following supportive services: Page 29-11Obtains medical records and documentation which are critical to the SSI appeal process.Obtains and completes case relevant correspondence on behalf of the client.Conducts collateral interviews.Provides representation at legal proceedings.Makes legal referrals.Makes referrals to other resources.Provides help with Immigration/Naturalization.Makes referrals to medical treatment.Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-1229. SSI Advocacy29.14 ResourcesResources are a critical component of the case development process. Internal and externalresources are listed below:29.14.1Adult Protective Services (APS)Investigates incidents of elder and dependent adult abuse. This includes physical abuse, emotionalabuse, neglect and financial abuse. As a Santa Clara County Social Service employee you areMANDATED reporters and as such, you are required to report all SUSPICIONS of adult abuse andneglect by phoning either (408) 975-4900 or 1-800-414-2002.29.14.2Department of Family & Children's Services (DFCS/CPS)The mission of this department is to protect children from abuse and neglect, promote their healthydevelopment and provide services to families that will preserve and strengthen their ability to care fortheir children. The department is responsible for prevention, intervention, advocacy, and publiceducation related to the protection of children and their need for consistency in their care andnurturing. As a Santa Clara County Social Service employee you are MANDATED reporters and assuch, you are required to report all SUSPICIONS of child abuse and neglect to (408) 299-2071.Referral for Department of Employment and Benefit Services (DEBS) recipients on SSI should/canbe referred to DEBS: SSI/SSA Coordinator at (408) 271-7445.29.14.3Health and Hospital ServicesSanta Clara County Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and out patient medical care.Santa Clara ValleyMedical Center751 South BascomAvenueSan Jose, CA951281-888-334-1000(408) 885-5000Page 29-12East Valley MedicalClinic1993 McKee RoadSan Jose, CA951161-888-334-1000County Mental Health(408) 888-5673, and 1 - 800 704-0900Downtown MentalHealth Center1075 E. Santa ClaraStreetSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 792-2140Legal Resources:Bay Area Legal Aid 2W. Santa Clara St.8th floorSan Jose, 95112(408) 283-3700Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistanceLegal Aid of SantaClara County480 N. First StreetSan Jose, CA95112 (408)283-153529.14.429. SSI AdvocacyVeterans ServicesCounty VetsServices Center68 N. WinchesterBlvd.San Jose, CA(408) 553-6000US Immigration andCitizenship1887 Monterey RoadSan Jose, CA(408) 918-4097Housing Authority ofSanta Clara505 West Julian St.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 275-8770In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)IHSS provides assistance to those eligible aged (65 and over), blind and disabled individuals whoare unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance.Eligibility for IHSS services requires that the applicant is a California resident, lives in his/her ownhome, and currently receives SSI/SSP benefits; or meets all SSI/SSP eligibility criteria, but has toomuch income for a cash grant, and meets applicable share of cost obligations. For more information,please contact: IHSS INTAKE SCREENER (408) 792-1600.29.15Commonly Requested ResourcesTwenty Commonly Requested Resources:(1)Assistance Application Center (AAC) - (408) 758-3800(2) Adult Protective Services (APS) - 1-800-414-2002 or (408) 975-4900(3) Benefits Service Center - (408) 758-3600(4) Child Abuse Reporting (CPS) 24 hour - (408) 299-2071(5) County Mental Health - 1-800-704-0900(6) Free Wheelchair/Able People Foundation - (408) 263-8000(7) Fiscal Accounts Receivable (SSI back payment) - (408) 755-7223(8) Food Connection - 1-800-984-3663(9) GATEWAY Drug & Alcohol - 1-800-488-9919(10) Housing Authority - (408) 275-8770(11) Immigration Naturalization Service (INS) - 1-800-375-5283Page 29-13Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-1429. SSI Advocacy(12) In Home Support Services (IHSS) - (408) 792-1600(13) Mental Health Advocacy Project - 1-800-248-MHAP or (408) 294-9730(14) Need Food - 1-800-984-3663(15) OUTREACH - (408) 436-2865(16) Rep. Payee Program - Fiduciary and Community Services(408) 292-9096(17) Shelters Hotline - 1-800-774-3583(18) Social Security National Hotline - 1-800-772-1213(19) Unemployment Office (SDI benefits) - 1-800-480-3287(20) Veterans Benefits - (408) 553-600029.16Bus TokensThe SSI Advocacy Unit may provide bus tokens to assist the GA recipient in completing the SSIapplication process (e.g. transportation to Social Security and/or medical appointments.)29.17Commonly Used Medical Record ProvidersAlliance CommunityCare2001 The AlamedaSan Jose, 95136(408) 261-7777FAX (408) 248-6520Alta Bates SummitHospital350 Hawthorne Ave.Oakland, CA 94609(510) 204-4444Auburn FaithCommunity Hospital11815 Educations St.Auburn, CA 95602(530) 885-7201Benny Mckeown1281 Fleming AveSan Jose, 95127(408) 259-1983California Prisons(916) 358-1900Central CaliforniaWomen’s FacilityP.O.Box 1501 Chowchilla, CA93610-1501(559) 665-5331X 5040Central MedicalCenter2344 El CaminoRealSanta Clara, CA95050(408) 249-1212Central MentalHealth2221 Enborg LaneSan Jose, CA 95128(408) 885-6550Page 29-14Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI AdvocacyChanwell ClinicDr. Abalos-Galito,Dr. A Chant, andDr. Mandreza:2690 S. White Rd.#10San Jose, CA 95148(408) 436-5588Concord HealthCenter3052 Willow PassConcord, CA 94519(925) 646-5502Dr. Seed909 Coleman AveSan Jose, 95110(408) 277-1825Dr. Sheila B SnyderClinical Psychologist230 California Ave.Suite 108Palo Alto, CA 94306(650) 327-1941DNTN Mental Health1075 E.Santa ClaraStreetSan Jose, CA95116(408) 299-6175East Valley Clinic1993 Mckee Rd.San Jose, CA 95116(408) 254-6333FAX (408) 254-6484Elmwood - Men'sAttn.: Medical HealthInformation Clerk701 S. Able St.Milpitas, CA 95035(408) 957-5820Elmwood - Women'sAttn.: Medical HealthInformation Clerk701 S. Able St.Milpitas, CA 95035(408) 957-5832El Camino Hospital2500 Grant Rd.San Jose, CA 94040(650) 940-7000ESP817 Enborg Ct.San Jose, CA 95128(408) 885-6100FAX (408) 885-3547FairOaks Mental Hlt660 South Fair OaksSunnyvale, CA94086(408) 991-4800Fremont Hospital39001 Sundale Dr.Fremont, CA 94538(510) 574-4827Folsom StateCorrectional PrisonFolsom, CA 95630(916) 985-2561Foothills FamilyMedical Clinic2448 Story Rd.San Jose, CA 95122(408) 729-4282Gardner MentalHealth195 East Virginia St.San Jose, CA95112408) 287-6200Gilroy Mental Health1215 First St.Gilroy, CA 95020(408) 848-4442Good SamaritanHospital Health andInfo Department2425 Samaritan Dr.,San Jose, CA95124(408) 559-2011FAX (408) 559-2662Good SamaritanMedical Group656 Lincoln Ave.San Jose, CA 95101(408) 278-3180Highland Hospital1411 East 31stStreet Oakland, CA94601(510) 437-4800Juvenile HallMental Health Unit840GuadalupePkwySan Jose, CA 95111(408) 278-5823Kasier-Santa Clara710 LawrenceExpwySanta Clara, 95051(408) 236-6400Kaiser-Santa Teresa250 Hospital Pkwy.San Jose, CA 95119(408) 972-3000Las Plumas MentalHealth1650-K Las PlumasAve.San Jose, CA 95133(408) 729-5382Los GatosCommunity Hospital815 Pallard Rd.Los Gatos, CA95032(408) 378-6131Mariposa9500 Malech Rd.San Jose, CA 95151(408) 281-6555FAX (408) 463-0337N.County Mental Hlt.231 Grant Ave.Palo Alto, CA 95133(650) 321-5545Napa State HospitalHealth InformationManagement2100 Napa VallejoHwy.Napa, CA 94558(707) 253-5654Narvaez MentalHealth614 Tully Rd.San Jose, CA 95111(408) 299-4734Page 29-15Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-1629. SSI AdvocacyNeena Madireddy12 N. White Rd.San Jose Ca, 95127(408) 258-6820O'Connor Hospital2105 Forest Ave.San Jose, CA 95128(408) 947-2500Park AlamedaClinics976 Lenzen AvenueSan Jose, CA 95126(408) 792-5680Positive Pace Cl.2400 Moorpark Suite#316San Jose, 95128(408) 885-5935FAX (408) 585-4699Att. Gloria GarciaPuentes Clinic2524 Enborg LaneSan Jose, CA 95128(408) 885-8546FAX (408) 885-4055Regional MedicalCenter225 North JacksonSan Jose, CA 95116(408) 259-5000San FranciscoGeneral Hospital1001 Potrero AveRM 2BSan Francisco, CA94110(415) 206-5116San Jose MedicalCenter675 East Santa ClaraStreetSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 998-3212San Mateo CountyGeneral Hospital222 West 39th Ave.San Mateo, CA94403(650) 573-2655San Quentin StatePrisonSan Quentin, CA94974(415) 454-1465Santa Clara ValleyMedical Center751 S. Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128(408) 885-5000FAX (408) 885-5170Silver Creek FamilyPractice1620 E CapitolExpress WaySan Jose, CA 95121((408) 494-7511South Valley Clinic90 Highland Ave.San Martin, CA95046(408) 686-2200Stanford MedicalCenter RDSCorrespondence300 Pasture Dr.Room HC 032Stanford, CA 94305(650) 723-5072Tulare DistrictHospital869 Cherry Ave.Tulare, CA 92374(209) 688-0821UC Davis MedicalCenter2315 Stockton Blvd.Sacramento, CA95817(916) 734-2011UCSF MedicalCenter - Attn.:Medical Records400 Parnassus Ave.Room A-68San Francisco, CA94143(415) 476-1000Ujima2680 Zanker Rd.San Jose, CA 95134(408) 928-1700VA San JoseAttn.: MedicalRecords80 Greatoaks BLVDSan Jose, 95119(408) 363-3000Valley Health Centerat Tully500 Tully RDSan Jose, 95111(408) 817-1445FAX (408) 817-1449Washington Hospital2000 Mowry Ave.Fremont, CA 94538(510) 608-3203WatsonvilleCommunity Hospital75 Nielson St.Watsonville, CA95076(831) 724-4741West BerkeleyFamily Practice2031 6th St.Berkeley, CA 94710(510) 704-6000West Valley MentalHealth375 Knowles Dr.Los Gatos, CA95030(408) 356-2128Page 29-16Update #14-04
GeneralMedi-CalAssistance29. SSI Advocacy29.18 Social Security Administered Disability Programs29.18.1Social Security DisabilitySocial Security can be administered through two programs:(1) Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Title II (SSDI), and(2) Supplement Security Income Title XVI (SSI).29.18.2Title II (SSDI)Title II (SSDI) criteria is as follows: Must be totally disabled. Worked and paid FICA taxes for at least 20 of the 40 quarters before onset of disability.29.18.3 29.18.4Title II (SSDI) Program ProvisionsPays monthly benefits to claimant and eligible dependents.Annual COLAs.Medicare eligibility 24 months after onset date.Protects retirement account.Trial work period.Title XVI (SSI)Title XVI (SSI) criteria are as follows: Must be totally disabledMust be indigent-single individualCan not have more than 2000 in non-exempt resourcesSpouses assets and income are deemedMedicaid, and *CalFresh.*CalFresh (Does not apply to the State California).Page 29-17Update #14-04
General Assistancepage 29-1829. SSI Advocacy29.19Social Security Administration Offices & LiaisonsSocial Security Admini
29.2 SSI Advocacy Program 29.2.1 Purpose The SSI Advocacy Program is designed to focus on GA clients who are required to apply for SSI. The program utilizes social work intervention and assistance in order to: Help clients follow through with the SSI application process, Secure additional and more precise medical/psychiatric information .
