The Benefits Planner: SSI’s Plan for Achieving Self Support - Using the PASS to Purchase Items and Services to Reach a Work Goal

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

The Benefits Planner: Improved Work Incentives in Social Security Disability Insurance Program - Changes Will Make Work More Attractive to SSDI Recipients

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

The Benefits Planner: SSI’s Income and Resource Rules Part II - A Practical Application

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

The Benefits Planner: The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency – New program Promises More Choices for Vocational Rehabilitation Services

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

Policy and Practice Brief: The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program; The Changing Landscape of Vocational Rehabilitation for Beneficiaries of Social Security Administration Disability Benefit Programs

This brief provides an indepth overview of the Ticket to Work Program. Discussed are eligibility requirements from both the beneficiary and Employment Network perspective; specific roles and functions; the Ticket to Work process; payment schedules; and dispute resolution strategies

Supporting Career Development and Employment: A Skill Development Practicum

This practicum workbook was designed to aid benefits planners and advocates in supporting the employment decision making process for individuals with disabilities. The first portion of the workbook discusses approaches for understanding interests, preferences, abilities and support needs; impact of choices on financial well-being and independence; supporting the service provider selection process; developing comprehensive work plans; and, quality assurance strategies to evaluate services and supports provided. The workbook concludes with a case application

The Benefits Planner: Medicaid Eligibility for Person with Disabilities – How does an individual become eligible? When can an individual keep Medicaid while working?

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

The Benefits Planner: Public and Subsidized Housing - Housing Subsidies and Work Incentives for Tenants with Disabilities

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work

The Benefits Planner: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Walton Decision - When Will an SSDI or SSI Applicant/Beneficiary Face a Denial or Termination of Benefits If SGA-Level Work Occurs Within 12 Months of the Disability Onset?

This newsletter will provide valuable information on how work for persons with disabilities effects government benefits, with an emphasis on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives. Each newsletter will contribute to an ongoing dialogue on topics related to benefits and work