If you could keep your Medicaid coverage AND earn enough money to get off SSI, would you? Many people would, but don’t know it’s a possibility. Continued Medicaid Eligibility, or Section 1619(b), is a work incentive that allows people to keep their Medicaid when their earnings are so high that they don’t get an SSI payment. Keep in mind, Section …
Transportation: Knowing the Options
As you consider your job goals, part of that process is considering how you will get to and from work. If owning and driving a vehicle is not an option, there are many different transportation options. Learn more what they are, how they work, and how to use them.A Variety of Options “Transportation Options for Older Adults and People with …
Learn, Explore, Take Action! How to Use High School to Jumpstart Your Future
Hey Teens and Parents: Learn, Explore, Take Action!We’ve always known high school is more than going to classes. High school is about learning who you are, exploring what you want to be as an adult, and taking actions to have the life you want. If you’re a teen with a disability, there may be extra steps you need to take …
Employing People with Disabilities: ADA Guidance for Employers
This article was originally published in Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (TACQE).Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities have the right to the same access to employment as people without disabilities. This benefits everyone. It gives people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and it gives employers access to a robust pool …
Guidance on Long Covid as a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Get answers to commonly asked questions about Long COVID as a disability.
FreshEBT: Your Online Guide to Managing FoodShare Benefits
How do I apply for FoodShare Wisconsin? Which stores and farmer’s markets accept the Quest Card? Can I check my balance online? Am I eligible for other benefits? These are just a few of the questions you might have about Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. FreshEBT can answer them, and many more! FreshEBT is an online guide to managing FoodShare benefits in …
You Asked: Ticket to Work Questions Answered
Social Security is spreading the word about the underutilized Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program as a way for people with disabilities to achieve their employment goals. Social Security mails letters to beneficiaries who qualify for the Ticket to Work program. These notices are mailed at regular intervals – once a beneficiary has been receiving disability benefits for 3 months, …
When You Have a Mental Health Disability and Need Benefits….
Complex. Confusing. Overwhelming. These are just a few of the words used to describe what it’s like to have a mental health disability and apply for Social Security and Medicaid benefits. Some people can navigate the application process on their own or with the help of family and friends. Others may need a little more support. If you are struggling …
Work from Home: Career Exploration Tips
Career Exploration TipsWork from home jobs appeal to many people, including to those with disabilities. Not only does it eliminate transportation barriers and a commute, but it also saves money in gas, vehicle maintenance, and clothing. Opportunities to work from home increased dramatically during the pandemic. When able to, companies moved swiftly to ensure their staff could work remotely if …