9.6.1 SSI/SSDI Advocacy for W-2 Placements

The W-2 Wisconsin Works agency is responsible for identifying participants who may be eligible, or who express an interest in applying for SSI Supplemental Security Income / SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance through screening, formal assessment, and consultation with other providers of disability-related services. When the participant and agency agree that the participant’s situation is appropriate for SSI/SSDI advocacy, the agency is responsible for assisting with the SSI/SSDI application and appeals process to the extent needed by each participant. Participants who are receiving SSI/SSDI advocacy should be placed in the appropriate placement using the same criteria used to determine placements for other participants. (See 7.1 )

A Disability Starter Kit is available on the Social Security Administration (SSA) website and provides additional information and documents to assist individuals with an online application or to prepare for a disability interview. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18.