Join us each Wednesday via Zoom between June 1st and July 6th at 12:00pm EST as we learn together. Topics for webinars include: Trusts, Guardianship Options, VR/PRE-Ets, Medicaid Waivers, College Accommodations, and Supported Living Options.
Session Description: This presentation is open to any social service agency staff, state employees, self-advocates, or individuals interested in how work may impact benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, &/or Medicare. Participants will be provided:
A brief overview of the types of Social Security entitlement programs.
Important numbers for 2022: SSA, Medicare, etc.
A list of Federal (SSA), State, and local work incentives available to beneficiaries.
A list of resources you can provide to individuals who need assistance
Presenter: Indiana Works
Presenter Bio: Indiana Works, a division of Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. is a FREE Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Project, funded in part by Social Security, for individuals who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Indiana Works goal is to provide timely and accurate information to beneficiaries to determine the effect that employment earnings will have on their benefits and identify the many work incentives/ resources available to beneficiaries to help them in their work journey.
Cost: Free
Panel Members:
Kristina M. Blankenship, Director of Business & Community Engagement at the State of Indiana
MaryEllen Jones, Associate Director of Community Employment at Stone Belt
Brianna Morse, Director of Youth Initiatives, Department of Workforce Development
Brian Norton, ATP, CEAS, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads
Eve Pressnell-Moore, Director of Employment Services at Gateway Services
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
Free
In this session, we’ll dive into brand new 2021 data showcasing Indiana employers’ attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors regarding SUD and mental health.
