Benefits to Independence 101 - Module 2
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A Self-Guided Course
Module 2 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Module 2 includes eight sessions designed to give you the knowledge and tools to navigate SSI rules, appeals, work incentives, and asset-building opportunities. This module content is provided by the Yang-Tan Institute at Cornell University, a partner organization.
Session 5 - SSI Eligibility and Appea
Session 6 - Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) & Age 18 Redeterminations
Session 7 - SSI Income & Resources
Session 8 - Using SSI Work Incentives
Session 9 - Youth Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
Session 10 - Medicaid and Work Incentive for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
Session 11 - Building Financial Independence: Income and Resource Exclusions for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries
Session 12 - Social Security Disability Benefit Overpayments
Final Note:
Remember, this program is just the beginning. If you’re currently working with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), your Work Incentive Planner (WIP) will remain available to support you throughout your employment journey.
If you are not currently working with the DOR, and would like to sign up for services, visit the Get Started page to sign up. We can’t wait to work with you!
What's Next After Module 2?
When you finish Session 12, your next step depends on the type of Social Security benefits you receive. If you are an SSI-only recipient, you have now completed the Benefits to Independence 101 course. Congratulations!
Next Steps
You have completed Module 2. If you are also an SSDI recipient, you will move on to Module 3 to complete the rest of the Benefits to Independence 101 course.
Module 3 – Session 13 (Coming Soon)
Click here to go to Module 3 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)