Benefits Training

and Consulting

" Social Security Benefit Programs

     for Children and Young Adults"

Recorded Presentation - Online Webinar Consisting of 5 Sessions

Written and Presented by Michael Walling M.Ed.

The "Social Security Benefit Programs for Children and Young Adults" Webinar focuses on the key questions facing parents, teachers and human services providers when a child with disability enters the phase of education known as the "secondary transition" period  (15 to 21 years of age). 

The content of the five sessions is based on 1) my experience in presenting workshops to parents and teachers; 2) years of conversations and correspondence with parents; 3) assistance provided to families in resolving problems with Social Security; and 4) a comprehensive review of Social Security procedures related to benefit programs available to children and young adults.

Today, if a student with disability is not going on to a post-secondary education program, significant emphasis is being placed developing work experiences and/or developing employment opportunities.  I have always believed people have the right to make informed choices, but how do you make a proper choice when the information is not readily available to you?

Frequently, I'm asked to present to families at local transition events.  I'm asked to speak for 40 to 60 minutes.  It is impossible to convey the basic information parents, teachers, and service providers need in 40 to 60 minutes!  Parents leave frustrated, and I leave frustrated knowing, if more time was provided, parents and their children could be given a solid foundation on which they could make informed choices.

The five sessions of this webinar provide that foundation.  With the content of this webinar every parent with a special needs child and all young adults with a disability will have a basic understanding of Social Security's programs, and how wage and other income impact entitlement/eligibility to a Social Security benefit program and the related medical benefit.

The Webinar Consists of Five Individual Sessions:

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Session #401      The Basics of the Social Security Programs.                                                    

Session #402      The Supplemental Security Income Program - Part I  (under 18 years of age).

Session #403      The Supplemental Security Income Program - Part II  (18 years of age or older).    

Session #404      Title II Benefits A Child and Young Adult May Receive (SSDI, RSDI, CDB).

Session #405      The Work Incentives Available to a Child and Young Adult.                                         

Session Descriptions

Session #400   Social Security Benefit Programs for Children and Young Adults - 2015

All-in-one registration for the complete "Social Security Benefit Programs for Children and Young Adults - 2015" webinar at a reduced registration fee.

A combination of sessions #401, #402, #403, #404, and #405 (described below).

Session #401   The Basics of the Social Security Programs   (for Children and Young

                              Adults)                          .

This session starts from the beginning and provides the foundation to understanding the benefit programs, with a focus on children and young adults.

The session explains:

     1) What Social Security means by "disability" for a child and "disability" for a young adult;

     2) Who can receive a benefit;

     3) What is the difference between the two benefit programs Social Security administers;

     4) How Social Security determines which benefit a child or young adult can receive;

     5) Why some children and young adults receive more than one benefit; and

     6) Why the type of benefit program can change for children and young adults.

Session #402   The Supplemental Security Income Program - Part I     (SSI for children)

A child’s eligibility is based on the parents’ and child’s income and resources. This is know as "deeming" of income. Deeming of income does

 not apply to all children.  This session explains:

     1) Eligibility requirements for children;

     2) Requirements to remain eligible;

     3) Deeming of income and resources to determine the child’s eligibility and payment amount;

     4) Who is a "student child" and the impact on deeming of income

     5) The "age 18 re-determination" process; and

     6) The Section 301 provision for children who do not re-qualify at 18 years of age.

Session #403   The Supplemental Security Income Program - Part II    (SSI for young

                             adults)

The session describes who may be eligible for SSI at or after 18 years of age, what is takes to initially qualify and then continue to remain eligible for the benefit. This session answers two of the most common questions "How much can I earn and keep my Medicaid?" and "Why is the SSI benefit reduced for many young adults?"

During the session, the following is explained:

      1) How Social Security determines the SSI cash benefit;

      2) In-Kind Support and Maintenance vs paying rent;

      3) The Section 1619(a) Special Payment provision;

      4) The Break Even Point;

      5) Qualifications for Section 1619(b) status to protect Medicaid eligibility when the SSI cash benefit stops;

      6) The threshold level of income to maintain eligibility for SSI; and

      7) The Expedited Re-instatement period.

Session #404   Title II Benefits A Child and Young Adult May Receive"   

                              (RSDI, SSDI, CDB, aka Social Security)

Many children draw a monthly Social Security benefit based on a parent’s work record. Young adults can draw off their own work record and/or a parent’s work record. The rules governing Title II benefits are entirely different than the rules governing SSI.

This session will explain

     1) What a child may receive based on a parent’s work record and the limitations of the benefit program (RSDI and CDB);

     2) "In-the-care-of benefits;"

     3) Qualifications a young adult must meet for SSDI based on his/her own work record, and/or CDB based a parent’s work record;

     4) How earned income affects the continuation of the benefit; and

     5) How entitlement the Social Security benefit affects entitlement to Medicare.

Session #405   The Work Incentives Available to a Child and Young Adult

Both Title II and SSI have income exclusion provisions which reduce the amount of income Social Security counts when determining the individual’s entitlement/eligibility for the benefits and the monthly benefit payment amount. The proper use of these income exclusions can significantly enhance a child and young adult’s secondary school transition experiences.

The session will cover:

     1) The Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE);

     2) The Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS);

     3) Impairment-related Work Expenses (IRWE);

     4) Blind Work Expenses (BWE); and

     5) Subsidy / Special Work Conditions.

To Register

Terms of Registration: 

1.   One viewing of a session is permitted. You will be charged for additional viewings

2.   The registration fee is for one person viewing a session. 

3.   Access information (the URL, PassCode) to a session can not be shared. 

4.   All sessions and accompanying materials are protected  by copyright.

5.   Registration fees are non-refundable.  A registration can be transferred to another person.

6.   Group viewing is not permitted, unless payment has been made for the group.   To inquire about group rates

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Click the above box to go to the Webinars page and then select the session you want to view. 

If you select Session #100 - the complete set of five sessions, you will complete the registration form and pay the registration fee.  Within 24 hours, I will send instructions on how to access the five sessions.  You will not have immediate access to the sessions.  You must notify me the day before you are ready to

attend a session to obtain the appropriate URL and Pass Code for the date you will viewing the session.   The Pass Codes change frequently.

If you choose to view an individual session, you will complete the registration form and pay the registration fee.    After payment has been approved,  you will return to the Benefits Training and Consulting website and be provided the link to session handout, the session URL, and the Password for the session.  DO NOT register until you are ready to view the session.  Pass Codes change frequently.  If you register today and want to view the session next week, the access information will no longer be valid.

Click above to register.  Payment must be received prior to the first session you plan to attend. You will be notified when payment is approved.  When you are ready, you must notify me the day before you are ready to attend the session to obtain the appropriate URL and Pass Code for the date you will viewing the session.   The Pass Codes change frequently.

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