Ep. 04 Understanding Your Benefits - IRWES: Impairment Related Work Expenses Recording Date: September 17, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. Topical Index: Introductions [00:12] What Is IRWE? [00:53] Why are they important? [01:34] What counts as an IRWE? [02:09] Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09] Reporting my IRWEs [05:47] Closing [07:11] Resources: WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast NOTE: This episode was originally shared as part of the Employment for All podcast and is used by permission. Find out more at https://phila-on-the-job.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ep.03 - Understanding Your Benefits - Medicaid Recording Date: September 17, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. Topical Index: Introductions [00:17] What Is Medicaid [01:10] Who is Eligible? [01:41] Who administers Medicaid [03:08] What is 1619b? [05:02] Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20] MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03] Closing [14:12] Resources: WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast NOTE: This episode was originally shared as part of the Employment for All Podcast, and is used by permission. Find out more at https://phila-on-the-job.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Understanding You Benefits - The Impact of Work on Social Security Income Recording Date September 9, 2020 Transcript: Download transcript here https://bit.ly/315OSYT Introduction Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce. Topical Index Introduction [00:00] What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16] How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34] What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13] What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58] How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33] There's An App For That [08:05] Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15] Closing [10:20] Subscribe to Our Podcast NOTE; This episode was originally shared as part of the Employment for All Podcast, and is used with permission. Find out more at https://phila-on-the-job.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Understanding Your Benefits - An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA Recording Date: September 2, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work. Topical Index: Introductions [00:02] What Is WIPA [01:07] How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52] WIPA and Students [02:05] Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00] Resources for the Blind [07:14] WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03] Closing [10:22] Resources: WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast NOTE: This podcast was originally shared as part of Networks' Employment for All podcast, and is shared with permission.