What is Simplified Government Assistance?
Simplified Government Assistance (SGA) is a specialized benefits planning service focused on helping individuals understand, navigate, and maximize their Social Security benefits.
With over 15 years of experience in Social Security systems, SGA provides clear, individualized guidance that puts people’s employment first.
Meet Phil Kozachik
Former Special Education Teacher
Trained at Cornell University - YTI Institute
Spent the majority of his career working with people with disabilities
15+ years specializing in Social Security benefits
Phil built SGA to focus on what matters most: the individual. Every situation is unique, and every plan should be too.
Why Should VR Choose SGA?
Benefits Are Precious
Your customers’ income and healthcare are critical. We treat them that way.
Individualized Planning
Individualized guidance that helps invigorate VR customers towards employment.
Precise Guidance
Works with VR counselors and customers personally.
The Reality of Social Security Benefits
225
days
Average time to receive decision (7 months and 15 days)
67%
denied
Average number of denials
Average Monthly Benefit Amount
SSDI: $1,630/month
SSI: $994/month
When Benefits Are Realized, They Are Precious.
SGA's Benefits Process
Information Gathering
- Acquires specific client information directly from Social Security
- SGA gathers a snapshot of your current benefits, healthcare, work incentives or incentive programs.
Analysis
- Clarify client's information with a Social Security representative
- Review and analyze your customers’ unique situation
Client Consultation
- Contact customer & actively listen
- Understand your customers’ goals
- Create work examples specific to your customers’ goals and objectives
Personalized Plan
- Meet with customer and customer’s supports
- Answer questions & address concerns
- Write a report specifically for your customer
- Provide clear next steps
Ready to Help Your Customers Get Excited
About Employment?
Let SGA help your customers meet their employment goals.
Contact SGA to Get Started
Contact Info
SGA looks forward to partnering with VR to create real opportunities for your customers’ work, independence, and financial growth.