Benefits Counseling

Benefits counseling is a thorough analysis of the benefits and services received by a person with a disability and the effect that income from employment will have on continued eligibility and the changes it may cause in payments.

The purpose of benefits counseling is to assist individuals with disabilities with making informed choices about working.

Contact Information
Staff Name: Sheri Bohl
Title: Benefits Specialist
Phone: 414-226-8336 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Sheri Bohl

Staff Name: Kathleen Meisner-Altman
Title: Benefits and Employment Program Director
Phone: 414-226-8331 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Kathleen Meisner-Altman

Program Availability
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties

Q&A

Who is this program for?

Individuals who are eligible for disability-related benefits and are interested in working.

Type of Assistance/Information
Informed Choice Benefits Analysis - this service provides an individual with enough information to decide if the person can work. In-Depth Benefits Analysis - this service takes a closer look at the work incentive, health care options, and other services that may be available to the individual, along with exploring different employment earning situations. Benefits Counseling - this service is provided after benefits analysis and assists an individual with monitoring, tracking, and reporting benefits changes.

Eligibility Requirements
Individual must be authorized for service by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Types of classes Offered (Individual or Group)
None

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Consumer is expected to attend a face-to-face meeting with a Benefits Specialist.

Cost
Fee for service paid by DVR


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