Protection & Advocacy for
Beneficiaries of
Social Security (PABSS)

What is PABSS?

The Protection & Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program protects the legal rights of social security beneficiaries in their efforts to return to work.

Who is eligible for PABSS services?

You are eligible for PABSS services if:

ü   You have a disability and receive SSI or SSDI; AND

ü   You need information about how work or returning to work will affect your benefits; OR

ü   You need assistance with rehabilitation services, accommodations or other return-to-work issues.

What services does the California PABSS Program provide?

If you are eligible for assistance, the PABSS Program can:

ü   Provide information about the programs, services & supports available to help you return to work.

ü   Provide you with technical assistance if you encounter problems in obtaining the support & services you need to return to work.

ü   Make referrals to other professionals or agencies when appropriate.

Do you get SSI or SSDI?
Do you want to begin or return to work?

PABSS* . . Helping people with disabilities return to work

ü   Support services

ü   Overpayments

ü   Employment rights

ü   Accommodations

ü   IHSS, Medi-Cal, Medicare

ü   Work incentives

ü   PASS plans

ü   Rehabilitation services

ü   Referrals to Benefits Planners

*PABSS - Protection & Advocacy for
Beneficiaries of Social Security

Training & Outreach

The PABSS program is available to conduct training on the employment rights of Social Security beneficiaries.

Training can be scheduled through a Protection & Advocacy Outreach Coordinator.

Training will provide an overview of Social Security’s current work incentives and employment rights.

To learn more about the training, or to schedule a training, please call PABSS in:

Sacramento
916-488-9950

Oakland
510-430-8033

Los Angeles
213-427-8747

San Diego
619-239-7861

Toll-free
800-776-5746

How Can I Contact a PABSS Advocate?

If you need advocacy** or legal services, or would like to sponsor a training, contact:

Protection & Advocacy, Inc.

PABSS Program

100 Howe Avenue, Suite 235N

Sacramento CA 95825

Phone: 916-488-9950

Protection &
Advocacy
Inc.

**Advocacy – If you receive SSI or SSDI, the PABSS program will assist you with advocacy services in returning to work and keeping your benefits.