Nuts & Bolts of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits
Webinar | Available
Learn the differences and similarities between SSI and SSDI and how to identify which benefit an individual is receiving. Find out how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines whether someone meets the criteria for adult disability, and the eligibility criteria for SSI and SSDI. We will also review key elements of the application process and discuss strategies to avoid delays.
Target Audience: Social service and legal professionals seeking to help unravel SSI and SSDI benefits for their clients.
Continuing Education:
- Approved for 2.5 contact hours for Licensed Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW) & Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
- Approved for 2.5 clock hours for OASAS.
Leslie Bailey
Director of Training, Benefits Plus Learning Center
Leslie Bailey, specializing in public benefit programs for over 25 years, oversees all aspects of the Benefits Plus Learning Center training program; from facilitating courses, to designing new courses to the implementation of the continuing education program. She focuses on cash benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Cash Assistance and food programs, as well as programs that provide support to working families like child care.
She has authored several chapters for the Learning Center’s premier publication Benefits Plus Online.
Leslie began her career providing benefit counseling to low-income families and individuals. She holds a social work degree from Lehman College.
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