Social Security Observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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In October, we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. For more than 70 years, NDEAM has promoted disability inclusion in the workforce and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities. This year’s theme “America’s Workforce: Empowering All” is near and dear to us at Social Security.
We are with you throughout life’s journey and as we’ve said before, we understand that for millions of people, work is more than a source of income, it’s a part of who they are — it gives them purpose, pride, and another connection with their fellow Americans. While many of our beneficiaries have disabilities and are unable to work, we know that some may want to try. If you’re ready to return to the workforce or work for the first time, we can help. Our work incentives rules make it possible for people with disabilities to work and still receive monthly benefits and Medicare or Medicaid.
For disability beneficiaries, work incentives include a trial work period, an extended period of eligibility for Medicare coverage, and more. For Supplemental Security Income recipients, work incentives include work-related expenses if you are blind, earned income exclusions, educational training exclusions, and, in many states, continued coverage under Medicaid. Read our Ticket to Work blog— particularly our posts on “Work Incentives Wednesdays”— or The Red Book: A Guide to Work Incentives for more information.
Being prepared is the key to success. Our Ticket to Work program offers beneficiaries with disabilities access to meaningful employment with the assistance of employment service providers called employment networks. Employment networks prepare you for the workforce. Our beneficiaries get help finding a job and staying employed, as well as receive instruction on their wage-reporting responsibilities to Social Security. Learn more about our Ticket to Work program to see if it works for you.
Improving our work incentives programs to better support the work efforts of people with disabilities is important to us. We are collaborating with other partners like the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services to test new programs that can help individuals remain in the workforce after acquiring a disability. We’re also testing simpler work options to our current work incentives to encourage disability beneficiaries to try work. These tests rely on volunteers — learn about these demonstration projects and look out for your chance to participate.
Remember that Social Security is here to help you secure today and tomorrow. You can help us empower all by sharing this information with family and friends.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Recent talk by some politicians about getting rid of Social Security and Medicare are scary to many people. People who have contributed with each pay check into this pool that was originally a lock box program for the later years in everyone’s lifetime. Both parties are responsible for pilfering money from SSI. SSI was not intended to cover the expense for wars from Vietnam through our recent and current conflicts. SSI is not a piggy bank for congress to squander as they see fit. SSI is simply a security account for those golden years after lifetimes of hard work and little gain.
Possibly there could be a trade off that might be viable for some seniors. Let’s say I forfeit my SSI and my Medicare. I would want to live totally tax free for the rest of my lifetime. I would want free, unrestricted healthcare for the rest of my life. I would receive a card signifying that I would be exempt from state, local and federal taxation in any form. I could utilize any and all monies in my retirement savings such as 401K or IRA tax free. I would be able to work as much as possible without paying any taxes or contribute to any government programs without my consent. Let’s see …what else?
I am sure that many seniors would give up their right to SSI if they could be freed up from taxation and health costs. Many take their SSI simply to try and get back some of what has been paid in over a lifetime. By allowing seniors to bow out of the SSI / Medicare programs we might be able to allow SSI to cease to exist over time. This talk of simply cutting off these taxpayer funded programs is not feasible. There has to be a weening process for removing SSI and Medicare from the retirement scene.
I am certain that others will also have ideas on how this might occur over time. The process has to begin somewhere. Let’s make some suggestions that have merit and help congress hammer out a deal for amicable seniors.
Ashley F.
Ive had several serious health issues for years. I dont work because of these problems. I cannot afford Health Insurance. Ive tried going through the emergency room and they say to get a primary health provider, which I cannot afford. A couple of my health issues I had going on for nearly 20 years. I am 30 years old. Ive applied for disability, even got all of my health records from over the years, that were never looked at or considered nor did they let me see a doctor before I was denied. Im very scared I will die at a relatively young age. Justice is a false far away idea in my world. If I could go to law school ..I dont know how to finish that sentence without pleading a , what I feel, more and more everyday, a long long story of a lost cause. Unethical.
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I have become disabled with severe arthritis an whole body pain I can hardly move my joints or raise my arms I can no longer do my job of 43 years missing work and only working a few hours a day what I need to know is I don’t have any medical ins. and I cant pay out of pocket to see a doctor I barley making ends meet where can I go to get the necessary records that you require to get disability please help me
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Hello Yvonne. First of all, do not delay applying for benefits because you do not have all of the information. Some times we may be able to help you get it.
The Social Security Act sets out a strict definition for disability. We pay disability benefits to people who are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last one year or more or to end in death.
You can apply online, which is quick and easy. You can also apply by calling our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or you can contact your local Social Security office directly. Thanks!