This 2 part series will cover how special rules make it possible for people with disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid. Social Security calls these rules "work incentives."  This session will provide an overview of the available SSA work incentives for beneficiaries.

SSDI & SSI Work Incentives

• Impairment Related Work Expenses
• Subsidies and Special Conditions
• Un-incurred Business Expenses
• Unsuccessful Work Attempts
• Continued Payments Under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program
• Expedited Reinstatement (EXR)

SSDI Work Incentives

• Trial Work Period
• Extended Period of Eligibility
• Continuation of Medicare coverage
• Medicare for People With Disabilities who Work
• Protection From Medical Continuing Disability Reviews

SSI Work Incentives

• Blind Work Expenses
• Earned Income Exclusion
• Student Earned Income Exclusion
• Plan to Achieving Self-Support
• Property Essential to Self Support
• Special SSI Payments for People Who Work
• Special Benefits for People Eligible Under Section 1619 (a) or (b) Who Enter a Medical Treatment Facility
• Reinstating Eligibility Without a New Application

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to

1. Describe the impact of earnings on SSI and SSDI

2. Discuss the required reporting requirements for SSA beneficiaries

3. Assist in developing and identifying eligible work incentives

4. Develop a PASS plan