Matt Bailey, a benefits and trust administration supervisor, provides an overview of benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities, focusing on Social Security Disability Benefits, Childhood Disability Benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). He explains the intricacies of these programs, their eligibility criteria, and the impact of employment on benefits, emphasizing the importance of future planning and understanding how various income sources can affect eligibility and benefit amounts. The discussion also covers the application process, potential pitfalls, and strategies for maximizing benefits while working. This conversation delves into the intricacies of Social Security benefits, medical assistance, and future planning for individuals with disabilities.
The discussion also covers various medical assistance categories, including Medicaid, and the specific requirements for individuals with disabilities, the significance of work incentives, such as the Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (M.A.W.D.) program, and the implications of the Affordable Care Act on Medicaid eligibility. Additionally, the conversation touches on waiver programs that provide community-based services and the eligibility criteria for these programs, emphasizing the importance of proper planning and documentation for individuals with disabilities and their families navigating these systems.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Benefits Counseling
02:54 Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
06:02 Exploring Childhood Disability Benefits
14:14 Overview of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
26:53 Application Process and Future Planning for Benefits
35:38 Understanding Social Security Benefits
41:08 Medical Assistance Basics
47:24 Special Needs and Medical Assistance Categories
52:02 Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities
59:41 Overview of Medicare Savings Programs
01:03:00 Exploring Waiver Programs and Eligibility
