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2012 LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Wed., January 18, 2012

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ~ Old City Hall, Richmond

Training & Conferences

SSI/SSDI & Work Incentives:

Understanding the Myriad of Rules Governing SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare & Related Work Incentives for People with Disabilities

UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE

January 24-25, 2012 - Northern Virginia

MVLE

7420 Fullerton Road, Suite 110

Springfield, Va 22153

Room #113

Sorry, registration for this date is closed,

contact mmorrison@vaaccses.org to be placed on the wait list.

The Fredericksburg and Tidewater dates are available.

January 26-27, 2012 - Fredericksburg

Hampton Inn & Suites
1080 Hospitality Lane,
Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
(540)786-5530.
Ask for the vaACCSES Group rate

( $89/night for Wed & Thurs. nights)

February 23-24, 2012 - Richmond Metro Area -
Sorry, registration for this date is closed,

contact mmorrison@vaaccses.org to be placed on the wait list.

The Fredericksburg and Tidewater dates are available.

March 22-23, 2012 - Tidewater Area - Location TBD

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
5700 Atlantic Avenue, (57th & Oceanfront)

Virginia Beach, VA 23510
(757)428-7025

Ask for the vaACCSES Group Rate

($89/night)

REGISTER NOW!

Please note: This is a full two-day training. In Order to Assure
Sufficient Training Materials -- Registration is Required

Who Should Attend?

A must for SSI and/or SSDI beneficiaries who work or want to work;
A must for parents & family members of SSI & SSDI beneficiaries who work or want to work;
A must for any direct service professional who works with a SSI or SSDI beneficiary who earns or wants to earn income;
A must for all vocational rehabilitation managers & staff serving people with disabilities who work or want to work;
A must for school-to-work transition staff

Why Attend?

Understand benefits programs under Security - SSI & SSDI
Understand how earned income (wages) and unearned income affect cash and medical benefits.
Know which Work Incentives belong to which benefit program, know when to use them & which ones to use.
Understand Medicaid & Medicare rules when individuals earn income.
Access information from the SSA website & other important web resources such as WorkWorld and MedicaidWORKS.

Understand & identify a variety of Work Incentives available including 1619(a), 1619(b)k, Income Related Work Expenses(IRWE), PASS, Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE), Section 301 Provision, Extended Period of Eligibility, Substantial Gainful Activity, Trial Work Period, etc.

Utilize the "Day to Day User's Guide" provided.

This activity is provided with funding support from Virgina's Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (CMS Grant No. 1QACMS030237/04) awarded to the Department of Medical Assistance Services by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.