Policy and Practice Brief: Expedited Reinstatement of Social Security or SSI Disability Benefits

This brief covers the expedited reinstatement (EXR) provision, introduced into the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in January 2001. While the EXR provisions apply to both SSDI and SSI benefits, their major impact is on SSDI beneficiaries

Policy and Practice Brief: Fifteen Years Along the Bumpy Road to Self Support; The Case of Larry Wellman and Benefits Planning Along the Way

This brief presents a fifteen year case study reflecting on one person’s lifelong pursuit of quality employment. Reviewed along the way are actual events, supports the individual received and guidance and information presented to assist the person in making informed choices and connecting to critical resources needed to support employment

Policy and Practice Brief: Expanding Health Insurance Options; A Framework for Advising Social Security Beneficiaries of Their Rights Under Private Insurance Contracts

This brief provides a framework for advising Social Security beneficiaries of their rights under private insurance contracts. Reviewed are basic insurance concepts; coverage issues; pre-existing condition clauses; COBRA; ERISA; and, appeal rights

Policy and Practice Brief: Medicaid and Persons with Disabilities; A Focus on Eligibility, Covered Services, and Program Structure

This brief provides the reader with a practical guide to understanding the Medicaid program. It reviews services typically covered; eligibility criteria—how to establish and retain eligibility; typical program structure; and, the appeals system

Policy and Practice Brief: Medical Continuing Disability Reviews and Related Concepts; A Discussion of Medical CDRs and the Age 18 Redetermination

This brief provides an overview of the policies and procedures governing the continuing disability review process within the Social Security Administration. Discussed are the Age 18 Redetermination process as well as practical tips for beneficiaries and their representative payees as they negotiate this continuing disability review process

Policy and Practice Brief: State Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Programs; Advocacy Services available from state P&A Programs can help Social Security and SSI recipients being served by Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Projects

This brief provides an indepth profile of the myriad of protection and advocacy programs mandated by Congress which include the mandate, legal authority, eligibility and examples. This includes protection and advocacy for the developmentally disabled; individuals with mental illness; individual rights; assistive technology; beneficiaries of Social Security; and, the Client Assistance Program

Dealing with Post-Entitlement Issues; A Practical Guide for Advocates

This brief details sources of possible overpayments under the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance Program. Reviewed is the process for beneficiary notification of overpayment along with possible remedies and approaches to resolving overpayment issues

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Policy and Practice Brief: State and Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

This brief provides an introduction to the state and federal vocational rehabilitation system outlined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It provides a review of how the vocational rehabilitation system is integrated within the broader Workforce Investment Act along with a break down for eligibility and available services. Discussed is financial need criteria, statutory requirements for maximization of employment, comparable services requirements and individual rights and appeals