The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Minnesota’s homeless and at-risk Veterans with expanded access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
SOAR, which stands for SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery is a program designed to increase access to SSI/SSDI for those who are experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness and have mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Eligible Veterans are able to work with a trained MDVA SOAR advocate who will assist them with collecting the necessary information, completing necessary SSA forms to file a comprehensive application packet to SSA, and aiding them through the determination process. SOAR representation can be accessed at no cost to the Veteran.
SOAR is changing the lives of at-risk Veterans, helping them access sustainable income and stable housing by applying for federal funds available through SSA. SSDI benefits can help cover housing cost, assist with needed health care, as well as help in making ends meet for Veterans and their families.
Accessing SOAR and connecting with us for assistance on your Social Security claim is easier than ever.
Click here to submit your referral to SOAR.
You can also contact your County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) or call 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838).
A member of the SOAR team will contact you for additional information and to discuss program eligibility requirements.
