SSDI/SSI

Navigating the Social Security system is challenging without the proper knowledge. This presentation gives you an overview of the SSDI and SSI government benefit programs, including the application process, specific criteria for eligibility, your rights in the process, and how to navigate a denial. Additional information on resources to support the process is included.

Family S.T.A.R. supports families with children and youth from birth to age 26 throughout the state who have special healthcare needs, complex medical conditions, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges, along with the professionals, providers, and educators who serve them. Our services include Support, Training and Education, Assistance, and Resources and are offered at no charge. Family S.T.A.R. is Florida’s Family to Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC), funded by the U.S. Dept. of Health, under the Health Resources Services Administration.