Benefits Advisement

two women sitting at a computer to discuss financial options

Benefits advisement for Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare and other benefits programs can significantly assist individuals in navigating these complex systems. Here are some key benefits:

  1. Understanding Eligibility: Advisement helps individuals determine their eligibility for Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare, ensuring they receive the support they qualify for.

  2. Application Assistance: Provides guidance on the application process, helping individuals complete forms accurately and efficiently to avoid delays or denials.

  3. Ensuring Eligible Benefits: Advisers can identify all eligible benefits, such as understanding the best time to claim Social Security or how to coordinate Medicaid and Medicare coverage and whether other programs may apply.

  4. Navigating Changes: Helps individuals stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may affect their benefits, ensuring they remain compliant and aware of new opportunities.

  5. Personalized Support: Offers tailored advice based on individual circumstances, such as health needs, financial situation, and long-term care planning.

Benefits Advisement helps people with disabilities apply for and manage:

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • Social Security Disability (SSDI)

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare

  • Ticket To Work Program

  • Public Assistance

  • Food Stamps

  • Other financial benefits

Ticket to Work Program

The Ticket to Work program is a free, voluntary Social Security program that helps people with disabilities return to work while maintaining independence. Key benefits include:

- Career counseling and job placement assistance

- Free vocational training

- Keep your benefits while working - you will not lose your Social Security benefits when you start working

- Continued Medicare or Medicaid coverage, even after returning to work

- Your benefits are protected and easy to reinstate if efforts to return  

If you're receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this program offers a path to greater financial independence without the risk of losing your essential benefits.

Get started today with Cassie Cayea: ccayea@ncci-online.com