SSI & SSDI Basics (11/2/21)

Date
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Event type
Training
Location

Webcast

Social Security disability programs continue to be a major source of cash and health benefits for individuals with disabilities. However, dealing with a large federal agency can be daunting and overwhelming, especially for an unrepresented claimant. The program begins with an overview of the two disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), with emphasis on eligibility requirements and procedures, including online procedures and any remaining COVID-19 related procedures, basic disability eligibility standards and non-disability issues such as income, resources, and non-citizen criteria.

An explanation of the recently revised evidence submission and analysis rules begins with the afternoon session followed by overview of the appeals process for disability applications. Concluding the program is a review of certain post-entitlement issues, with special emphasis on continuing disability reviews, work incentives rules, and benefits overpayments. The training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice who are thinking of representing clients before SSA, social and health workers, and community activists.

Fees

  • $35.00 - Legal Services Attorney
  • $35.00 - Nonlawyer Advocates
  • $125.00 - All Others

Faculty

  • Linda L. Landry, Esq., Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
  • Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq., Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston

For more information or to register, go to MCLE's website,  https://www.mcle.org/product/catalog/code/2220056P01

Note: When registering on MCLE's website, be sure to select your program fee “Category” in the drop down menu. Click “Update” for adjusted course fee.