SET NET 2002
Supported Employment Telecourse NETwork
Virginia Commonwealth University’s, Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Workplace Supports & Benefits Assistance Resource Center along with American Public Human Services Association Center for Workers with  Disabilities

Three Part Advanced Series on Social Security Work Incentives &
Medicaid Benefits

SSI and Work Incentives Overview April 24, 2002 3:00 - 5:00 est 

The first half of the telecast will provide information on SSI Eligibility criteria, resources that support work goals and self-sufficiency, the effect of earned and
unearned income on SSI Cash Benefits, an in-depth look at Deemed Income, and In-kind support and maintenance. The second half of the program will cover the affects of income on couples’ SSI and Medicaid, information about
1619(b), and facts related to continued eligibility. The program’s live format provides two ten minute participant call-in question sessions.

Participant learning objectives are to:
Gain a review of SSI and Work Incentives;
Determine what resources are included & excluded;
Understand Earned and Unearned Income and how it affects SSI benefits;
Examine Deemed Income and In-kind Support & Maintenance;
Learn how income affects eligible couples’ SSI and Medicaid;
Obtain an understanding of 1619 (b); and
Explore Continued Eligibility options.

Presenters:
Susan O’Mara -- Project Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University’s, Benefits Assistance Resource Center at the Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Workplace Supports
JoAnne Ellis -- Director of Operations, Career Support Systems
Jennifer Todd McDonough -- Technical Assistance Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Benefits Assistance Resource Center at the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Workplace Supports.

SSDI andWork Incentives Overview May 22, 2002 3:00 - 5:00 est

This telecast will provide an in-depth examination of the SSA work incentives available to SSDI beneficiaries. The telecast will begin with a brief review
of the basic effect of earned income on SSDI and relevant work incentives. The main focus will be on advanced concepts that go beyond basic overviews provided in most training events or by SSA work incentives publications. The
intended audience includes Benefits Specialists or Counselors, BPAO staff, supported employment, job placement, or vocational rehabilitation professionals who have experience with SSA disability benefits. This telecast is not  recommended as an introduction to the SSDI work incentives. SSI issues will not be explored in this session.

Participant learning objectives are to:
Define and calculate the following:
Trial Work Period (TWP);
Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE);
Cessation/Grace Period;
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA); and
Expedited Reinstatement (EXR).
Locate Countable Income on SSA website for SGA purposes;
Discuss Unsuccessful Work Attempts (UWA);
Explore the 2002 Continuing Disability Review (CDR) provisions and
Define the Extended Medicare Coverage.

Presenters:
Lucy Miller -- Sandy Hardy -- Terri Uttermohlen -- Technical Assistance Liaisons, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Benefits Assistance Resource Center at the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports. 

Developing Comprehensive Employment Supports Infrastructure
June 26, 2002 3:00 - 5:00 est
This telecast will offer an overview of early work incentives, the advantages
of those crafted in the late 1990s, and value of collaborative relationships
that work to foster employment. Discussion will focus on the importance of states having an effective infrastructure ensuring the cohesion between work incentive
programs (i.e. state Medicaid Buy-In Programs for Working Individuals with Disabilities, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant recipients, and programs established under Title I of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of
1999). Representatives from other state employment support programs will provide the steps that they have taken to build infrastructures that include employment supports programs and project offices. Examples will be given of the benefits of collaborative working relationships to effectively support working persons with disabilities.

Participant learning objectives are to:
Discuss work incentive provisions related to health care;
Gain information of health care enhancements provided under TWWIIA and how they have been implemented;
Identify strategies to develop an effective interagency employment support infrastructure;
Discuss the benefits of comprehensive and complementary programming; and
Explore steps that other states have taken to build relationships for successful infrastructures.

Presenters:
Mike Cheek -- Project Director, American Public Human Services Association Center for Workers with Disabilities (APHSA/CWD)
Connie Ferrell -- Owner, Integrated Services
Doug Stone -- Technical Consultant, American Public Human Services Association Center for Workers with Disabilities
Representatives from -- Oregon, Utah, and Alaska State Employment Support Program Offices

To register as a down-link site for any or all of the telecasts listed please complete the form below indicating which telecast you are signing up for  and mail or FAX to: 
Roberta Martin
VCU-RRTC on Workplace Supports
P.O. Box 842011
Richmond, VA 23284-2011
or
(804) 828-2193 FAX

Telecast Cost: Cost is $300.00 per down-link site. After
purchasing a 4th site all additional sites are free. You may
also charge participants a registration fee to offset your costs.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check one of the following.
___ Check (payable to Virginia Commonwealth University)
___ Purchase Order (P.O. no.: )
___ Credit Card (for credit card information visit www.support.com/
main/training_setnet.asp or call Roberta Martin)

If you have questions please contact:
Roberta Martin
(804) 827-0737 or (804) 828-1851
___ APRIL 24, 2002 -- SSI and Work Incentives Overview # of Sites: _____
___ MAY 22, 2002 -- SSDI and Work Incentives Overview # of Sites: _____
___ JUNE 26, 2002 -- Developing Comprehensive Employment Supports Infrastructure # of Sites: _____

Name:
Company:
Address:
Telephone/Fax No.:
e-mail address:
Check if applies: ____ BPA&O Project
____ Member of APHSA

Down-linking SET NET:
Contact SET NET as the initial step. Registration for the Telecasts will close 10 business days prior to the event.

Locate satellite receive sites -- Possible sites include: community colleges, universities, hospitals, public schools or cable companies. You may have to
negotiate a down-link fee with these sites. All sites must be able to receive C-Band transmission, have a steerable satellite dish, and have a telephone in the
training room.

Market your telecast -- Send flyers or network with other agencies. SET NET staff can help you “hookup” with interested parties in your region. The telecast
is open-captioned but you must provide onsite interpreters if requested. Check with participants for any accommodation needs.

Identify a site facilitator -- This is a critical role!!
SET NET staff is available to answer questions you may have regarding this role.
Copy session packet -- A support packet (20-40 pgs.) will be provided for each site. Sites are responsible for providing a copy for participants. Requests for
large print or on disk for brailling are needed immediately.

CRC/CEU Credits may be received by the telecasts participants for attending these training events.

Va. Commonwealth Univ., School of Education and Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or disability. If special accommodations are needed, contact Vicki Brooke at (804) 828-1851 VOICE or (804) 828-2494 TTY. This activity is funded through a grant (#H133B980036) with the U.S. Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and contracts (#0600-00-51200 and 0600-98-35487) with the Social Security Administration.

If you have questions contact:
Roberta Martin
(804) 827-0737 or (804) 828-1851.
Visit the RRTC Website at:
www.worksupport.com