Supporting Workers with Mental Health Concerns in Navigating Government Benefits

Fear of losing government benefits is one of the barriers for individuals with disabilities in returning to work. Clients and counselors may not have the necessary information about the impact of earnings on benefits in order to make appropriate decisions regarding going back to work. Presenters will discuss the types of Social Security benefits along with work incentives and safety nets available to beneficiaries who would like to explore employment in addition to other government benefits. Presenters will also share how counselors can refer clients for benefits counseling.

1. Participants will learn about the different types of Social Security disability benefits and how earnings affect each benefit type.

2. Participants will learn about the use of work incentives that can lessen the impact of earnings on benefits.

3. Participants will learn how to refer clients for benefits counseling.

For more information or to register:  504 556 3451        cfcc@lsuhsc.edu       https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/clinics/docs/All%20Spring%20Seminars.pdf

Approved for 2.0 General CE clock hours.

 The LSUHSC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #3058.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  LSUHSC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program