Social Security Disability Programs: Understanding the Benefits, Utilizing the Work Incentives, Nov. 4

October 13th, 2016

Friday, November 4, 8 a.m. ─ 3 p.m., Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City

Presented by Johnna Hunter, Certified Benefits Counselor

Workshop topics include:

• Overview of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicare and Medical Assistance health insurance, as related to SSDI and SSI eligibility
• Preparing for the application and eligibility determination process
• Work incentives and employment supports under SSDI and SSI
• Reporting requirements and managing benefits
• Q & A session: Bring your questions!

Parents and family members, self-advocates, employment specialists, case managers, and educators are invited to learn about benefits available for disabled individuals. The event is free; registration is required. To register, please contact Erica Lewis at 410-313-6402 (Voice/Relay) or ealewis@howardcountymd.gov with your name and contact information, by October 31st.

Workshop Schedule

• 8:00 – 8:30: Continental breakfast
• 8:30 – 11:30: Workshop presentation
• 11:30 – 12:15: Lunch break*
• 12:15 – 2:00: Workshop presentation
• 2:00 – 3:00: Q & A session

*Lunch will not be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch.

This event is brought to you by the Howard County Transition Outreach Partnership, a collaboration between the Howard County Autism Society, Howard County Public School System, and Howard County Government Departments of Citizen Services and Recreation & Parks, with co-sponsorship provided by the Howard County Commission on Disability Issues.