196 Lancaster Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone 775-7911
Fax 775-7917
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, Friday
8:00 am - 11:30 am &
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00-11:30 am
Immediate access to Language Line available
for non-English speaking consumers; Interpreters can be arranged.
disability services
contact us
When employment is not a reasonable goal
due to a disability, consumers are referred to the Disability Services program
to receive assistance filing for
Social Security
Disability Benefits (SSI/SSDI).
Staff assists consumers throughout the application process from the initial
assessment through an appeal, if required.
Services Provided
The disability staff provides the following services to consumers:
- Assessment for SSI, SSDI and
MaineCare
- Completion of disability reports for
Social Security applications
- Completion of MaineCare applications
- Receiving necessary forms regarding
claims at Social Services offices
- Completion of forms required by
Disability Determinations Services
- Maintaining contact with
Determination Services to update claim status
- Sending Release of Information forms
to gather supporting evidence
- Referral to services such as
rehabilitation, medical and housing programs
- Assistance filing appeals when
Social Security claims are denied as necessary
- Arranging appointments with
attorneys for appeals assistance and for representation at Administrative Law
Judge hearings
Referrals
Referrals come primarily from in-house support programs and other community service
providers.
