VIRGINIA SOAR OUTCOMES
SAMHSA Top 10 State
"Since 2018, the Virginia SOAR Program has been recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a Top 10 State. This national distinction highlights the ten leading programs across the United States based on initial outcomes and efficiency in processing time."
Approval Rates
"The Virginia SOAR Program has consistently achieved stronger outcomes than many SOAR programs nationwide and demonstrates significantly higher success rates compared to SSA applications submitted without SOAR assistance. "
Processing Time
"The Virginia SOAR program demonstrates significantly shorter processing times compared to non-SOAR Social Security benefit applications. On average, Virginia SOAR claims are processed in fewer than 157 days, whereas non-SOAR applications exceeded 12 months in FY 24 and are projected to required 12-18 months in FY25."
Initial Approval Rate of 86%!
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2024/2025 Virginia SOAR Outcomes
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86% of Virginia SOAR applications were approved on the first application
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​(vs. 10-15% of non-SOAR applications*)
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Virginia SOAR applications were approved in an average of 157 days
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(vs. over 12 months with non-SOAR applications*)
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Virginia SOAR recouped over $235,000 in retroactive back-pay for Virginia communities
