Benefits to Independence 101
Module 1: Session 2

Module 1 - Session 2

Social Security Disability Benefits - Myth #2

"If I go to work, I’ll lose my health benefits"

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the truth about keeping Medicare or Medi-Cal when you start working.

  • Identify programs that protect health coverage while working.

  • Understand key protections like the Extended Period of Medicare Coverage (EPMC), Section 1619(b), and the Working Disabled Program.

  • Know where to find help and reliable information.

 

Click here to watch "Social Security Myth: If I go to work, I’ll lose my health benefits" on YouTube.

Activities:

  1. Watch a short video about the Ticket to Work program, then write down the ways it could help you keep your health benefits.

  2. Use an online calculator on DB101 website to see how much you can earn while keeping your health coverage.

  3. Fill out a simple worksheet to find and contact a benefits counselor in your area who can help you understand your options. Download the Find a Benefits Counselor worksheet here.

Resources:

Social Security Disability Benefits – Myth 2 Resource Guide
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Resources

Benefits to Independence 101 Contact Directory Empowerment Essentials Meet the Team Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter Spotlight on Social Security Webinars Students Receiving Benefits Success Stories Ticket to Work Program Work Incentive Planning Services