Plan for Work: Work Incentives Planning & Assistance
Published: 2022
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Purpose of this Publication
The purpose of this publication is to provide general information to individuals regarding their rights and protections under the law. This publication is not a substitute for legal advice. Federal and state law can change at any time. Contact Disability Rights Oregon or consult with an attorney in your community if you need additional help.
Get help understanding how work might affect your SSDI and/or SSI
If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and would like to know how work may affect your benefits, we can provide information about work incentives to help you make informed decisions about work.
Social Security’s Work Incentives can help beneficiaries return to work.
Our goal is to enable SSDI or SSI beneficiaries to make informed decisions about work and to support them in making a successful transition to greater financial independence. Our trained Community Work Incentives Coordinators will offer guidance through the following services:
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Information about work incentives and/or referral to other agencies or employment networks.
BENEFITS ANALYSIS Explanations of work incentives and worksheets showing benefits, work, expenses, etc.
WORK INCENTIVE PLANNING The development of a customized Work Incentive Plan through discussions, information, and worksheets that will assist beneficiaries in becoming financially independent.
BENEFITS MANAGEMENT Periodic adjustments and information to assist in maintaining work and moving toward greater financial independence.
Plan for Work services are for you if you:
Have a disability
Are between 14 years to Retirement Age, and
Are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and/or
Are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and
Want to know how work may affect your benefits and services
Plan for Work services are available to people who are:
Currently working, or
Seriously considering going to work, and
Live in Oregon or Washington’s southern counties of Benton, Clark, Cowlitz, Franklin, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Walla Walla
Contact Plan for Work if you are receiving SSDI and/or SSI benefits and are working or seriously considering working.
Plan for Work is a project of Disability Rights Oregon Call us at: 503-323-9159 or 1-833-438-7308 and an Information specialist will assist you in applying for our services.
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NOTICE: This document is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Federal and state law can change at any time. You may wish to contact Disability Rights Oregon or consult with an attorney in your community if you require further information.
This document is funded through a Social Security cooperative agreement (WIP 15050405- 02-00). Although Social Security reviewed this document for accuracy, it does not constitute an official Social Security communication. This communication was disseminated at taxpayer expense. For general questions about work incentives and Ticket toWork, contact the Ticket to Work Help Line at: 1-866-968-7842 or visit choosework.ssa.gov
