In this issue focusing on access to benefits, we look at how the state of Ohio is helping homeless people get back on their feet through a high-touch, high-tech approach to benefits. First stop: The Ohio Benefit Bank.
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Helping Women Grow Stronger
The YWCA in downtown Columbus, Ohio, is home for 69 formerly homeless, mentally ill women. The SSI/SSDI Ohio Project is helping these women gain access to income.
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A COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH
SSI cash assistance provides financial resources for housing and facilitates eligibility for Medicaid. A new report says LA County will benefit by investing in people eligible for SSI benefits.
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Federal Programs Increase Access to Benefits
Improved federal systems and programs expand access and expedite approvals for SSI/SSDI benefits.
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