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March 2024 Schedule

March Theme

Understanding & Utilizing Benefits

Overview of session dates for this month:

March: 5th, 13th (Lunch&Learn), 19th, 26th

Understanding Funding Sources

March 5, 2024

(Tuesday)

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Special Guest Speaker:

Sheila Bloom, MPA, Medicaid Services Manager,

Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities



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What funding sources are currently available and

what would we use them for?

During this session, our presenter will provide an overview of

the funding sources and general information parents can use for further discussions with their County Board of DD

transition SSA or coordinator.

• What are the types of funding that are currently available?
• How do I apply for funding?
• What are the eligibility requirements?
• What expenses could funding be used to cover?

All are welcome to attend from any location!

Certified SSA Staff Only - 1.5 CEU approved & available upon request when

attending this full session. For details - Email prtpatts@gmail.com



Confronting Fears About Losing Benefits Due to Employment Opportunities: Understanding Medicaid and MBIWD

March 13, 2024

(Wednesday)

SALT TALKS Lunch & Learn

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Guest Speaker(s):

• Elizabeth Risner, Employment Services Coordinator Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Latosha Olinger, Work Incentives Coordinator Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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Confronting Fears About Losing Benefits Due to Employment Opportunities.

Are you concerned about your child loosing their benefits once they get a job?

Join us during this month's Lunch & Learn as we learn about Medicaid & MBIWD and understand these benefits. This training will help you learn the basics of Medicaid including the different Medicaid categories as well as who qualifies for each the new 2024 needs standards.

All are welcome to attend from any location!

This presentation will be useful information for all families to use!

Certified SSA Staff Only - 1.5 CEU approved & available upon request when

attending this full session. For details - Email prtpatts@gmail.com

Navigating the Social Security Benefits,

SSI & SSDI, & the Payee

(Part 1 of 2)

March 19, 2024

(Tuesday)

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Guest Speaker:

Debi Schwartz, Social Security Consultant, Get SSA Help LLC

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During this session, we will hear a presentation from a Social Security Administration Retiree and Consultant, Debi Schwartz,

on how to Navigate the SSI & SSDI process, eligibility requirements, understanding both types of benefits and their differences.

What happens if my application attempt is denied?

During next week's Part 2 session, we will continue our discussions on

Social Security by exploring the Work Incentive Benefits that are available

and what services they offer.

All are welcome to attend from any location!

Certified SSA Staff Only - 1.5 CEU approved & available upon request when

attending this full session. For details - Email prtpatts@gmail.com

The Social Security Work Incentive Benefits

(Part 2 of 2)

March 26, 2024

(Tuesday)

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Guest Speaker:

Debi Schwartz, Social Security Consultant, Get SSA Help, LLC

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Do you have concerns or questions regarding Social Security?

What happens to the benefits when your son or daughter starts working?

Join us during this session as our guest speaker guides us through the steps

of the Social Security process and the associated work incentives.

• We will review the difference between SSI and SSDI benefits.
• Income, resources limits, SGA updates
• Learn about working while disabled and Social Security's

work incentives.

All are welcome to attend from any location!

Certified SSA Staff Only - 1.5 CEU approved & available upon request when

attending this full session. For details - Email prtpatts@gmail.com

Questions or Subscribe: Please email prtpattis@gmail.com

or

Contact your local County Board SALT Team Leader:

Butler Co: Mary Hils, mkhils@butlerdd.org

Greene Co: Kathy Kleiser kkleiser@greenedd.org

Montgomery Co: Andrea Harker aharker@montgomerydds.org

Warren Co: Brittany Conner brittany.conner@warrencountydd.org

These trainings are brought to you in collaborations through

Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Montgomery/Greene/Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Local Leaders,

and SALT Resource Solutions LLC

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