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From the Social Security Administration Ticket to Work and the Path to Employment Wednesday, August 26, 2020 3 – 4:30 p.m. ET Join us on August 26 for our next Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar! How can Ticket to Work help you on your employment journey? If you receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI), you probably have lots of questions about how work will affect your benefits. This month’s webinar will help answer some of those questions! We’ll give you information about Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives that can help you as you start on the path to financial independence through work. Discover the answers to questions like: What is the Ticket Program? How can I connect with a Ticket Program service provider? How do I get started? Register now Online:  choosework.ssa.gov/wise By Phone:  1-866-968-7842  or  1- 866-833-2967 (TTY) You will receive a registration confirmation message with instructions on how to log in to t

1.  Why should I consider putting some or all of the economic stimulus payment into an ABLE account? An ABLE account can help you save for emergencies or for items or services not covered by benefits. If you don’t need to use the stimulus payment to pay for things right now, you could use some or all of it to start saving today. Your savings grow tax-free and most means-tested benefit programs like Medicaid, food stamps or housing assistance don’t count the savings as a resource. If you receive SSI, any amount over $100,000 in your ABLE account will count towards the resource limit and your monthly payment will be temporarily suspended until you reduce your countable savings below your resource limit. If you have not received your economic stimulus payment, please see updated guidance at:  financialresiliencecenter.org . 2.  Can an individual have both an ABLE account AND a Special Needs Trust, and can they have both a 529 college tuition account and a 529 ABLE account? Yes. An individ

This page on their website has a lot of great resources broken down by category: https://www. nationalparenthelpline.org/ find-support   Here is the info about the help line:   The National Parent Helpline ®  is here for you and is open to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages. 1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736) HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST (Locally their hours are 1:00 PM to 10:00 pm EST) A trained National Parent Helpline ®  Advocate is ready to: ·           listen to you ·           offer emotional support ·           help you problem-solve ·           support you in creating your own solutions ·           encourage you to take care of yourself ·           work with you to get connected to local services ·           explore new resources for your family ·           help you build on your own strengths and continue to be a great parent!

Frequently Asked Questions The following FAQs provide answers to many of the common questions that arise when helping consumers apply for and enroll in health coverage through the marketplace, Medicaid, and CHIP. Topics  [ hide ] Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Tax Filing Status and Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits Dependents for Premium Tax Credits Determining Household Size for Medicaid Young Adult Coverage Coordination between Medicaid and Premium Tax Credits Changes in Income Immigrant Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits and Medicaid Employer Coverage Coordination with International Coverage Special Enrollment Periods Exemptions from the Individual Responsibility Requirement Renewals Plan Design Additional Resources From Health Reform: Beyond the Basics ( http://www.healthreformbeyondthebasics.org/question-of-the-day/ ) Health Reform: Beyond the Basics  is a project of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities designed to provide training and resources that explain health

In accordance with the recent amendment to Section 1902(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(h)), states’ Medicaid programs are permitted to provide home-and community- based services to individuals in acute care hospitals. The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services has developed the following guidance for the delivery of HCBS (i.e., Family Support Waiver and the Community Integration Habilitation Waiver) in acute care hospitals. This guidance is only applicable for individuals receiving BDDS waiver services who are seeking or receiving treatment in an acute care hospital setting for inpatient medical care or other related services for surgery, acute medical conditions, or injuries. This guidance does not pertain to individuals who require long term care in a facility based setting including but not limited to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and/or treatment facilities. Individuals may receive HCBS from their direct support professional or other support staff lik

From Family Voices Resource eBlast On a good day, talking with your teen  about how their day went  in a two-way conversation can be a challenge…let alone discussing topics such as racism, police brutality, and social justice. Here are some ideas, tools, and resources to become informed yourself and help connect with teens through their media platforms and in their “language.” For conversations with other child populations, check out the last two eBlasts: Connecting with your Child with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests Talking with Young Kids about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests

In this virtual discussion, esteemed panelists share their unique perspectives on how to juggle both work and family responsibilities during COVID-19 and beyond. Hosted by Easterseals DC MD VA.

From NIHCM Foundation (www.nihcm.org) Date and Time August 11, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Featuring Camara Phyllis Jones Emory University; Morehouse School of Medicine Derek Robinson Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Tiffany Netters 504 HealthNet Register Now The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the impact of systemic racism on the health of Black Americans. Long-standing social and economic inequities have contributed to multiple social determinants of health that increase the risk of getting or dying from COVID-19. In the United States, Black Americans are dying at 2.5 times the rate of white Americans, while facing barriers to testing, treatment, and options for prevention and self-protection. This  webinar  will discuss how systemic racism harms health, and how solutions-based approaches at the state and community level are making a difference. Speakers will discuss: How racism harms individual health and has contributed to a public health crisis in America and among Black

From PATINS Project "It's no secret that assistive technology can be expensive. However, the cost should never prohibit students in need from receiving it. Below is a list of organizations who may be able to provide aid during the assistive technology purchasing process. American Council for the Blind : The ACB offers scholarships and other supports. Check with your state affiliates to explore the services and supports they offer. Brighter Tomorrow Grant : This grant is for children and adults with multiple sclerosis and provides up to $1000 for equipment. Easter Seals : Your local Easter Seals may provide several community programs and supports. MDA National Equipment Program : The Muscular Dystrophy Association has a resource referral program to assist you in finding necessary funding for equipment. Contact your local branch from the following service organizations to inquire about current funding opportunities. Elks : Use the Lodge Locator to find contact information for yo

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