Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)

Goals

  • To assist persons with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits to determine the effect that employment earnings will have on their benefits.
  • To assist persons with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits in identifying possible resources in their pursuit of employment goals.

Contact Information

Staff Name: Char Guehrer
Title: Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 414-226-8335 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Char Guehrer

Staff Name: Mary LeRoy
Title: Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 414-226-8336 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-Mail: Mary Leroy

Program Availability
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine & Waukesha Counties.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
Individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are interested in working.

Type of Assistance/Information

  • 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 - Assistance with developing a long-term plan incorporating the beneficiary's work goal and available work incentives.
  • Benefits Management - Assistance with managing benefits when a beneficiary experiences changes that affect benefits.

Eligibility Requirements
Individual must be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and be interested in working.

Types of classes Offered (Individual or Group)
N/A

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Consumer is expected to attend a face-to-face meeting with a Community Work Incentives Coordinator.

Cost
Free

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