SOAR Outcomes

Since SOAR was implemented in North Carolina in 2008, over 4,000 SOAR applications have been completed. Of these, nearly 3,000 were approved, making North Carolina’s cumulative approval rating for SSI/SSDI approximately 75%.

SOAR National also collects and reports on national outcomes each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Since 2015, North Carolina has been a “Top Ten” SOAR state. SOAR National’s “Top Ten” criteria requires that states have at least 300 cumulative decisions, approval rates at or above the national average each year, and at least 24 decisions each year (2 per month). In 2024, the average cumulative approval rate for the “Top Ten” states was 79 percent!

Are your outcomes not listed? It is crucial to include information from everyone who is doing SOAR in North Carolina. Please contact us at soar@ncceh.org to set up your Online Application Tracking account so you can record your outcomes!

The Facts Speak For Themselves

NCCEH develops infographics to visually represent the success of the SOAR program. By transforming complex data into clear and engaging graphics, we highlight key achievements, success stories, and impactful statistics. These infographics not only demonstrate the effectiveness of our efforts but also convey the profound difference SOAR makes in communities across North Carolina.

Check out the infographic highlighting the economic success of Coastal Disability Advocates’ SOAR initiative, which services 3 counties in southeastern North Carolina.