Understanding You Benefits - The Impact of Work on Social Security Income

Recording Date September 9, 2020

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Introduction Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16]
• How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34]
• What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13]
• What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58]
• How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33]
• There's An App For That [08:05]
• Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15]
• Closing [10:20]

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Ep.03 - Understanding Your Benefits - Medicaid

Recording Date: September 17, 2020

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Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid

Episode summary:

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:17]
• What Is Medicaid [01:10]
• Who is Eligible? [01:41]
• Who administers Medicaid [03:08]
• What is 1619b? [05:02]
• Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20]
• MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03]
• Closing [14:12]

Resources:

WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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Ep. 04 Understanding Your Benefits - IRWES: Impairment Related Work Expenses

Recording Date: September 17, 2020

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Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE

Episode summary:

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:12]
• What Is IRWE? [00:53]
• Why are they important? [01:34]
• What counts as an IRWE? [02:09]
• Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09]
• Reporting my IRWEs [05:47]
• Closing [07:11]

Resources:

WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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