Fear and confusion about the impact of work on public benefits is epidemic. People with disabilities all across the country are choosing not to work or are limiting the amount they work because of misinformation. It is critical that professionals in disability services learn the truth; special work rules do exist that allow people to maintain access to health insurance and critical benefits while also financially getting ahead from work. This course will empower you with information about how this is possible for people receiving Social Security Title II disability benefits. During this course, you will learn the basic eligibility criteria for Title II disability benefits, the work rules that support working for these beneficiaries, and five key steps you can take to help eradicate this barrier to work. To help process this important information, during this course you’ll have the opportunity to practice using this information in story problems and matching games. This course is written for direct support professionals and front line staff who support people with disabilities.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1:Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2:Why Bother With Work Incentives?
Meet Jillian
Fear and Confusion Factors
The Possibilities
Could Work Incentives Be Part of the Solution?
Jillian's Story-This Time With Support
Review
Summary
Section 3:The Basics of Social Security Administered Disability Benefits
Introduction to Social Security Administered Disability Benefits
Title II Disability Benefit Eligibility Criteria
Important Title II Disability Benefit Details
Who Could Get What?
Medicare
Medical Continuing Disability Reviews(CDR)
Review
Summary
Section 4:Title II Disability Benefits and Medicare Work Incentives
Title II Disability Benefits and Work
The Benefits Box
Title II Disability Benefit's Phases of Work Incentives
Trial Work Period(TWP)
Substantial Gainful Activity(SGA)and Earnings
Countable Earnings
Extended Period of Eligibility(EPE)
Knowing When TWP and EPE Have Been Used
George's TWP and EPE In Action
Life After EPE
Medicare Work Incentives
Review
Summary
Section 5:Concrete Ways You Can Help Remove This Barrier to Employment
Five Key Steps You Can Take
Step 1:Identify Concerns and Questions
Step 2:Dispel Myths and Encourage Work
Step 3:Identify and Support Work Incentive
Which Work Incentive May be Helpful?
Step 4:Remind and Support the Reporting of Earnings
Step 5:Strategize and Reach Out for Help
Review
Summary
Put In Practice
Section 6:Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Exam
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For over 20 years, Molly Sullivan has been assisting people with disabilities financially plan around public benefits and working. She has provided this service directly to people with disabilities, as well as managed benefit planning programs. Additionally, Molly has provided training and technical assistance in this area through several national projects, including the SSA funded National Training Center, the Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) national self-employment demonstration project START-UP-USA, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) funded Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG). She has also supported numerous non-profit and government agencies across the country, through various local or state-level initiatives, to build their capacity in supporting people with disabilities to financially plan for economic advancement. Disclosure: Molly Sullivan has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Staff Writer: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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