Disability Benefits and Working

Why is it so important for teens to work?

• You can start earning money

• You can build workplace skills

• You can start your career early

• All of the above

If you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or disability benefits, you can still work.

• True

• False

Special rules that make it possible to still work and receive SSI are called:

• weird iguanas

• work incentives

• cool benefits

• money rules

The first __________ you make is not counted towards your income.

• $15.00

• $100.00

• $65.00

If I am currently in school or enrolled with EIPD, I can make even more money and still receive my SSI.

• True

• False

If I get Medicaid, I can't work at all.

• True

• False

What organization can help me with all of this?

• I Need Help.org

• Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)

• Google.com

If I have a question about how much money I can make and still get my SSI, I should ask:

• My teacher

• My principal

• Mrs. Helms

• My friend