SSI and Medicaid

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 01/28/2009
Abstract: This fact sheet describes the Medicaid and SSI programs for children who are approaching transition age and starting to think about moving from school into the adult service world. It offers short descriptions of the SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare programs and their eligibility criteria. It also lists resources on work incentives and the Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities program.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, SSDI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Service Providers, Case Managers

Access to Healthcare Brochure

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 01/15/2009
Abstract: This brochure explores the various healthcare options for people with disabilities who work. It provides a general description of Medicaid's 1619 program, the Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD) program and Medicare's extended Medicare coverage available to individuals with disabilities. The brochure also lists resources available through the Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Projects for individuals who need more information about how income from their job may impact their ability to maintain healthcare coverage.
Topic(s): Medicare, Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Service Providers, Case Managers

1619 Fact Sheet

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 01/14/2009
Abstract: This fact sheet tells consumers about the 1619 Medicaid program which enables SSI recipients who work to receive free Medicaid without a spenddown. Individuals who work and lose SSI because of their wages or who earn more than $940/month in 2008 may be eligible for free Medicaid coverage.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers

Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Projects in Illinois

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 12/10/2008
Abstract: This brochure describes resources available to SSI and SSDI recipients who want to return to work. It explains the benefits available through the Work Incentive, Planning and Assistance Projects (WIPA) and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Projects (PABSS). It lists the contact information for these projects serving individuals in Illinois.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, SSDI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers

Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA & AIDS Legal Counsel
Date: 01/15/2008
Abstract: This is a fact sheet on the Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities program (HBWD), also known as the Medicaid Buy-In program. It lists the eligibility requirements, income and asset standards, and the program's premiums. It also describes the program's application process and gives resources for individuals who need assistance.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, SSDI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates, Service Providers, Case Managers

Medicaid for Young Adults

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 01/15/2008
Abstract: This fact sheet explains the Medicaid program options for young adults, age 18 and over. It describes the application and appeals process. It lists eligibility criteria, and income and asset limits. It also offers short explanations of the spenddown program, the adult disabled child standard, and the 1619 program.
Topic(s): Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Service Providers, Case Managers

Ready to Work Guide

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 01/15/2008
Abstract: This fact sheet explains the Medicaid program options for young adults, age 18 and over. It describes the application and appeals process. It lists eligibility criteria, and income and asset limits. It also offers short explanations of the spenddown program, the adult disabled child standard, and the 1619 program.
Topic(s): Medicare, Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, SSDI
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers

WISC E-News

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 02/15/2007
Abstract: This document describes the WISC success story of a transition-aged girl who developed a PASS plan and was able to secure benefits through the DSCC, Medicaid and VR programs which have enabled her to attend college full time.
Topic(s): Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, WISC
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates, Service Providers, Case Managers

Work Incentive Bulletin #1, February 2007

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 02/15/2007
Abstract: This work incentives bulletin describes the support system of benefits experts and advocates available to assist both service providers and individuals with disabilities returning to work. The resources listed include: the work incentives liaison, the area work incentives coordinator, the PASS cadre, the PABSS project, and WIPA programs.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Workforce Development, WISC, SSI, SSDI, Public Benefits Resource Materials
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Service Providers, Case Managers