Webinar, November 9th – 11th, 2025, presented by Employment First Massachusetts. This 3-day training focuses on how work earnings affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, subsidized housing, food stamps, and other public benefits. Included is a review of work incentives associated with each benefit and how they can assist individuals with disabilities to transition into employment or increase earnings without jeopardizing benefits. This training is geared toward employment professionals, case managers, and rehabilitation counselors.
As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between SSI and SSDI, Medicare and Medicaid
- Explain how earnings will impact cash, healthcare and other benefits
- Educate consumers about the rules and best practices to report income
- Describe how work incentives can help consumers to make a smooth transition to work
- Direct consumers to resources that can help address their employment and benefit related needs
Priority for registration is given to DDS staff and providers. If you are not a DDS affiliate, please use te contact info below to be put on the waiting list.
Registration is required to https://employmentfirstma.org/ and scroll down to your desired event, or contact berenise.albino@umb.edu or 617-287-4314 with questions.
