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How to talk about work and benefits

Work and benefits can go together! Here's help talking to the people you support about work and benefits.

For example, you might say:

  • Yes, you might get less money on your SSI check, but what if you had $60 more to spend each month if you work?
  • What would you buy or do with the extra money?
  • What if I told you that you can work and still keep health benefits to pay for your medicine and doctor visits?
  • Tell me what you might be willing to do.

You might:

  • Use the Disability Benefits 101 live chat feature to ask some of the person's questions so they hear it from another source.
  • Use a benefits planning estimator to show the person what might happen to their bottom line if they go back to work or continue their education.
  • Explore the youth and families section of Disability Benefits 101 for youth-oriented tips.
  • Use a school and work estimator to show the person what might happen to their bottom line if they continue their education.
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