Disability Benefits and Transition Age Youth

May 10, 2022 9-11 a.m.

The Institute for Community Inclusion, with funding from the Department of Developmental Services, has partnered with Work Without Limits to offer this two-hour training.

This training provides information related to the significant benefit changes that young adults with disabilities need to understand as they approach adulthood including the mandatory Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Age 18 redetermination process, how adult benefits differ from childhood-related benefits under both Social Security programs, SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and how changes to public health insurance can occur. There is a special emphasis on young adult-related programs and work incentives such as Section 301 (Continued Payment under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program or Similar Program), the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) for individuals 21 and younger on SSI, and how a PASS Plan can help young adults leverage financial resources to fund education that may give them a head start on their career goals.

Who should attend? Educators, family members, DDS staff and providers.

Please note that both ASL and CART have been requested. Requests must be made when you register. The deadline to request ASL is May 6.

This two-hour training will be held on Zoom. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Berenise Reyes-Albino at berenise.albino@umb.edu or 617-287-4314 with questions.

Disability Benefits and Transition Age Youth Benefits