Policy and Practice Brief: Self-Employment and the Benefits Planning Process; Part II — The Case of Brenda Smith

This brief explores the case of Brenda, a SSI recipient, who is interested in working toward a goal of self-employment. This case study explores the application of policies and procedures reviewed in Policy and Practice Brief #17 as they apply to Brenda

Disability and Retirement: Basic Information for BPA&O and PABSS

This Just the Facts Series details the transition process from Disability to Retirement Benefits

Staffing and Managing Benefits Planning, Assistance, and Outreach Programs: Tips for Coordinators and Managers

This publication is a human resources guide to staffing and managing effective benefits planning, assistance and outreach programs. Specifically the publication provides helpful tips and strategies for staff recruitment; interviewing; developing competitive benefits packages; developing practical job descriptions; staff development and advancement; and, tools for effective management including resume screening tools, benefits counseling surveys, satisfaction surveys and sample service tracking forms

Policy and Practice Brief: Self-Employment and the Benefits Planning Process

Many individuals with disabilities choose self-employment as their vocational goal which poses some interesting issues for the benefits planner. This brief explores the SSI and SSDI policies and procedures regarding self-employment and implications for benefits planning practice

Developing Strategic Marketing Plan

This publication is first in a series targeted for Coordinators and Managers within Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Programs concerned with developing continuous quality improvement approaches. This early publication focuses on understanding strategies for market position, strategic planning and provides a tool for conducting an organizational self-assessment along with a stakeholder analysi