working – TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.

July 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Meet IN-PERSON with TRI’s Mobile Benefits Counselor, Alex Hiraldo!

These monthly workshops are specifically for people who are currently receiving SSI, SSDI, or DAC benefits, and are between the ages of 18 and 64.

PLAN PLAN PLAN! Seek local community employment support programs to help you with the transition to work. Budget! Spend wisely.

This is YOUR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE!

What you’ll learn in this workshop:

The difference between SSI, SSDI, and DAC Benefits.
SSA’s Ticket-To-Work for ages 18-64.
How much you can earn and keep your eligibility for benefits, including Medicaid.
How to track and report your wages to SSA and avoid overpayments.
How to correct mistakes with SSA.

Sign up in advance to let us know you’re coming! Workshops may be canceled if we have no RSVPs.

Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.

82 Washington St. Suite 214
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 United States

845.452.3913

Alex Hiraldo, (He/Him) Mobile Benefits Counselor

View Organizer Website

A.Hiraldo@taconicresources.org

We have FREE monthly in-person and virtual workshops on ‘How to Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI’) for individuals between the ages of 18 and 64. If you are already at your full retirement age, the option would be to apply for retirement. We can also provide you with general information for Child SSI (under age 18).

For those who are currently receiving SSI and SSDI benefits (between ages 18-64), we also provide monthly workshops that explain the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) work incentives – SSA’s Ticket-To-Work Program! Even if you are only working part-time, there are rules to follow. Avoid an overpayment; be sure you are reporting and tracking your wages.

These informational workshops are tailored for Dutchess County, NYS residents. However, anyone is welcome to attend. Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think Differently.

The virtual Zoom meetings are not in a Webinar format. Your display name and camera/video (if you choose to turn on) will be visible to other attendees. The virtual meeting set-up is as if you were attending a workshop in person with other attendees. Do not share any confidential identifying information about yourself or others in group settings. You can schedule a private one-on-one meeting with the benefits counselor after attending the workshop.