Confronting Fears of Working + Benefits with Facts, Evaluation, Action, and Results

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"I can‘t work because I will lose my benefits!" If this statement sounds familiar, this information is for you! Ohio has developed a training series to help individuals with disabilities address their “F.E.A.R.” related to working and maintaining disability benefits.

Disclaimer:

Fear Factor provides estimates and information based on rates and laws at the time of the presentation only and is intended to help individuals and their support teams better understand work and benefit rules. It should not be considered a substitute for professional benefits analysis. For personalized support, please consult a qualified benefits planner.

Fear Factor is an independent collaborative resource and does not offer one-on-one benefits planning services.

Fear Factor Padlet

Explore the Fear Factor Training Series and Resources through the Padlet.

Fear Factor Resource Document

The Fear Factor Resource Document compiles helpful steps in exploring how employment might impact benefits.

Work Incentives Planning and Counseling

Interested in work but not sure what will happen with your benefits? Individualized Work Incentives Planning and Counseling is available as a free service for people who receive Social Security benefits because of disability.

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits help people with disabilities understand the connections between work and benefits. These resources can assist with informed choice and show how to make work part of the plan.

Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities (MBIWD)

MBIWD is an Ohio Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to working Ohioans with disabilities.

STABLE Account Program

A STABLE account is a way for individuals with disabilities to save money for qualified expenses and invest for future needs while maintaining benefits.