Benefits Counseling

Staff assist people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to understand how working will affect their benefits. A Benefits Specialist can provide a thorough breakdown of the benefits and services a person with a disability receives and the effect that income from employment will have on continued eligibility and benefit amounts...

 

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Employment Counseling

Staff assist people with disabilities in obtaining their employment goals.  An Employment Consultant can provide a person with the resources needed to conduct a job search, secure a position and successfully maintain employment.

 

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Veterans' Services

We are proud to work with Veterans who have disabilities.  Thank you for your service!  We're working hard to coordinate with area veterans organizations and help you understand benefits. 

 

We offer consultation, info/referral and many services.  For contact info, resource links and free downloadable resource lists...

 


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Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)

Staff assist individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits who are interested in becoming employed.  Our primary focus is to assist individuals with disabilities with making informed choices about working. Services provided include:

 

  • Information and Referral Information on Federal and State benefit programs.
  • Problem Solving and Advocacy Assistance with Federal and State benefit and work incentive problems.
  • Benefits Analysis and Advisement - An assessment of a beneficiary's situation and the impact of work on Federal and State benefits.
  • Benefits Support Planning and Assistance with developing a long-term plan incorporating the beneficiary's work goal and available work incentives.
  • Benefits Management and Assistance with managing benefits when a beneficiary experiences changes that affect benefits.

 

Contact:

Becky Visocky 414-226-8336 V/Relay OR Rosie Guzikowski 414-226-8335 V/Relay