Benefits Advocacy
At CRIL our job is to help you become your own best advocate and planner, so you'll be ready to live the life you want. We'll tell you about financial and other benefits that might help you, at home, in school, on the job, and in the community.
Benefits advocacy Video
Social Security benefits and work?
Find out what you need to know before starting a new job or going back to work.
SSI work incentives
SSDI work incentives
And more!
Benefits Advocacy training video by Alejandra Hacker
FAQs
“What benefits are available to people with disabilities?”
Counselors at each CRIL office can answer questions about each of the following state and federal disability benefits for which you may be eligible: Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal and Medicare, In Home Supportive Services and the Social Security Ticket to Work program. You may also benefit from the CA State Department of Rehabilitation’s vocational rehabilitation services, Assistive Technology and Device Lending programs, low-cost and Section 8 housing, and much more.
“Will CRIL help me apply for disability benefits?”
Counselors can provide you with information about how and where to apply for various benefits online, by telephone or in person. They can explain the application, screening and interview process and provide you with tips If you need advocacy assistance.
“Can I work and receive disability benefits?”
Yes, you may be able to secure employment and keep some of your disability benefits for a time through Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. Please see CRIL’s Employment Services page for more information.