Esther Ford | eford@benefitsworkforyou.com | (443) 394-9212
Benefits Work for You, LLC

SERVICES
Individualized Services
General Benefits Consultation

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Introduction to interaction between work and SSA benefits; reporting wage info; basic money management; setting up a mySSA account; developing potential earnings goals
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Overview of work incentives, health insurance options, potential barriers to employment, and links to community resources to address needs
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General Ticket to Work overview and linkage to ENs if on DORS delayed/waitlist
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All Benefits Phases

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Phase I: Pre-employment Benefits Planning
• Phase II: Job Placement and Employment Maintenance
• Phase III: Developing Supports for Case Closure
Special Circumstances

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Addressing an Overpayment
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Establishing non-SSA & SSA Work Incentives and Developing a Work Incentives Plan
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Establishing a Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS)
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Shift to Retirement Benefits
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Tuition Waivers
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Communication w/SSA on behalf of consumer (BPQY errors, meetings, etc0
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Other issues