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Webinar – “Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Program and More”

Date/Time
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 

An overview of how employment affects your government benefits as well as the work incentives that are available to help you save money

The Arc of IllinoisLife Span Program and Family-to-Family Health Information Center invite you to “Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Program and More” on Nov. 14 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Are you interested in working (or are you already working) and want to learn how employment affects your government benefits and savings?

Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)-WIPA Program Director Britney Godwin will cover the disability benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers and more.

The WIPA Program serves individuals currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Title II benefits.

Participants will learn about:

  • How work earnings affect federal and state benefits
  • Work incentives or deductions that SSA offers
  • Healthcare options for beneficiaries who are working
  • The “Ticket To Work” program

Britney will also discuss how to get a referral for WIPA services.

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program provides WIPA services to 67 counties in Illinois through a cooperative agreement with the SSA.

Register online and learn more about the presenter.