Work Incentive Benefits Specialists (WIBS) provide information to people who have disabilities and receive public or private benefits. WIBS provide information needed for making informed decisions about work. This helps a person understand how earnings may affect disability payments, healthcare, and other publicly funded benefits. For people with a disability, work incentives benefits information is an essential part of getting …
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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 …
Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network Spring Training Event
We invite you to join us for our in-person Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network Spring Training Event. This training includes content and updates essential for Wisconsin Work Incentive Benefit Specialists.Training Date and Time Date: May 31, 2023 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East 4402 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704Speakers & Topics Connie DaValt from Social …
Take the Challenge: Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce
A diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in today’s competitive and changing work world. It includes people of different abilities, cultural backgrounds, ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and levels of professional experience. Employers who create and nurture a diverse and inclusive work culture are rewarded with employees who are better able to solve problems, be productive, and adapt to …
Work Incentives Benefits Specialist Initial Training Spring 2023 – Virtual and Online
Work Incentive Benefits Specialists (WIBS) provide information to people who have disabilities and receive public or private benefits. WIBS provide information needed for making informed decisions about work. This helps a person understand how earnings may affect disability payments, healthcare, and other publicly funded benefits. For people with a disability, work incentives benefits information is an essential part of getting …