This one hour training is an overview of how earned income may affect eligibility for an entitlement to social security disability benefits and supplemental security income.
Course Objectives
- Clarify the facts about the impact of work upon disability benefits and supplemental security income benefits and
- Provide you with the basic knowledge to make an informed decision about how obtaining employment may affect your financial situation.
Course Overview
This website can provide information on the impact of work on benefits and resources to help you go to work.
Target Audience
Employment specialists, individuals with a disability
Course Funding
Development of this course was supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Disabilities, Administration on Community Living, (90DNEM0004-01-00), Project Officer: Larissa Crossen. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Administration on Community Living, and no assumption of endorsement by the Federal government should be made.
Course Content
START HERE Lesson 1: Getting Started
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3 Topics
1 Quiz
Why should you consider working?
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Support for finding and keeping a job
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An Introduction to Disability Benefits
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Check your Knowledge: Benefits of Working
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Lesson 2: Earned Income’s Effect on Benefits
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4 Topics
1 Quiz
SSDI and Earned Income
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Calculating your Adjusted SSI Rate
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Adjusted SSI for Individual with Unearned and Earned Income
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Total Financial Outcome: Your Turn
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Check your Knowledge: Disability Benefits
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Lesson 3: Incentives & Safety Nets
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4 Topics
2 Quizzes
Incentives for both SSDI and SSI
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Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS Plan)
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SSI Only Incentives
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Check your knowledge: SSI Federal Benefit Rate
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SSDI Only Incentives
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Check your Knowledge: Incentives and Safety Nets
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Lesson 4: Wrap Up & Next Steps
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1 Topic
Course Evaluation
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