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Social Security Disability Work Incentives Benefits 101

Social Security Disability Work Incentives Benefits 101. PROJECT IMPACT. Provide In-depth personalized benefits analysis covering all federal and state benefits

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Social Security Disability Work Incentives Benefits 101

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  1. Social Security Disability Work Incentives Benefits 101

  2. PROJECT IMPACT Provide In-depth personalized benefits analysis covering all federal and state benefits Individualized counseling about the effect of work on all federal and state benefits and development of a comprehensive Benefits Summary & Analysis report Assistance with resolving problems related to benefits

  3. Contact Information Andrea Jackson Benefits Specialist/CWIC Project IMPACT Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 Andrea.Jackson@MassMail.State.MA.US

  4. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Beneficiary receives benefits based on: Own work record (SSDI) The work record of a parent (retired or deceased) (CDB) The work record of a deceased spouse (DWB) Payment amount based on number of credits earned 5 month waiting period No resource or asset limit Eligibility for Medicare after 24 months

  5. Let’s review Social Security Disability Benefits: Work incentives! Trial Work Period Extended Period of Eligibility Expedited Reinstatement Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)/ Subsidy Extended Medicare 2019

  6. Supplemental Security Income

  7. SSI Eligibility & Payment Rates

  8. Now let’s review Supplemental Security Income Work Incentive Earned Income Exclusion (EIE) $85.00 $20.00 Unearned $65.00 General 1619b (Medicaid) Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Student Earned Income Exclusion $1870.00/month Up to 7550.00 Impairment Related Work Expenses

  9. Medicare & MassHealth Extended Period of Medicare Coverage (EMPC) • A total of 93 months (7+ years) of coverage. • The 93 months start the month after the TWP ends. • Must continue to pay monthly premium • Option to continue to buy Medicare after 93 months. • Part A – Hospital Insurance (free) • Part B- Outpatient services monthly premium • Part D- Prescription Drug Coverage (various premiums) Private plan • Mandatory unless a beneficiary has “creditable coverage” through a private health insurance company. ( MassHealth does not count) Section 1619(b) of the Social Security Act provides some protection for these beneficiaries. To qualify for continuing Medicaid coverage, a person must: • Have been eligible for an SSI cash payment for at least 1 month; • Still meet the disability requirement; and • Still meet all other non-disability SSI requirements; and • Need Medicaid benefits to continue to work; and • Have gross earnings that are insufficient to replace SSI, Medicaid and publicly funded attendant care services. • MASSACHUSETTS -$40,693(2018)

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