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Navigating Government Benefits for Employed Individuals

Balancing needs-based benefits eligibility and employment is tricky... with so many factors to be mindful of, it's important to understand the basics and establish a solid foundation.

Understanding the ins and outs of SSI/SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid eligibility criteria, reporting, incentives, and supports is an excellent place to start!

Join us on Thursday, March 25th at 12:00pm as we walk through some of the most important components that can help you and your loved one navigate this balancing act with greater success!

  • Understanding the importance of needs-based benefits.

  • SSI & SSDI Income and Asset Limits.

  • SSDI: Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) & 9 month trail work period.

  • SSI: Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) & the Redbook.

  • Social Security reporting responsibilities & wage reporting app.

  • SSI & SSDI work incentives & employment supports.

  • Medicaid & Medicare income & asset eligibility criteria.

  • Employed Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Medicaid basics.

  • Using ABLE accounts to save and maintain eligibility.

  • The role of Vocational Rehabilitation.

  • And more!