Social+Security

==Social Security has different programs to help support people with disabilities. It can be a confusing and complex topic to navigate so below is some basic info on SSI & SSDI as well as links to sites that have more specific info on those programs. There are also links to work incentive programs which are important to learn about. ==

 Social Security Website  -Main link to the social security website, from there you can find links to information on disability benefits, work incentives, and other SS sites.

 -The Going To Work workbook is a guide to how young people with disabilities can work AND access benefits!

-have a disability -have a low income -earn below SGA ($1070/month, $1800/month for people who are blind) ||< //People who//: -have a disability -earn below SGA ($1000/month, $1640/month for people who are blind) -previously worked and paid Social Security taxes || impacted by the amount of money one makes and once a person earns a certain amount, SSI is disability (according to SSA) __**AND**__ have worked/paid into social security. __The benefit amount depends on__: -the number of years work -Social Security taxes paid -amount of earnings the person had || cause them to lose benefits immediately: not true!
 * <  ||< **SSI** ||< **SSDI** ||
 * < **What do those letters mean?** ||< Supplemental Security Income ||< Social Security Disability Insurance ||
 * < **Who gets it?** ||< //People who//:
 * < **What is it?** ||< Benefit for people who have a low income; SSI is
 * gradually** reduced as **//work income// //increases//**. ||< Benefit for people who are determined as having a
 * < **Additional Info** ||< Sometimes people are nervous that working will

This is NOT an all or nothing program!

how much money you make **//not// just because**
 * Remember, your SSI check will change based on**
 * you earning some money.**

It is important to learn about your benefits and how they can work __with__ your paycheck! ||< This is an all or nothing program BUT there are many work incentives, trial work periods, extended eligibility factors, and cessation/grace months that help protect the beneficiary. ||
 * **Links for more info** || SSI Link || SSDI Link ||