Webinar: Training Tuesdays with OCRA: Social Security Money Matters Series
Webinar: Training Tuesdays with OCRA: Social Security Money Matters Series
In this training you will learn about the transition process from childhood into adulthood, such as living independently, pursuing post-secondary education, entering the workforce and the resources available to youth with mental health disabilities during these processes.
Webinar Series:
Training Tuesdays with OCRA:
Social Security Money Matters Series
Join us for a live webinar
Join us for an exciting training series on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm! The series will cover Social Security benefits, appeals, representative payees, and work incentives.
This FREE training series is for regional center clients in Los Angeles County and their circle of support.
Live Captioning and Spanish Interpretation Will Be Available.
Sessions:
Part One: Social Security Benefits Overview Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us to learn about the basics of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability programs.
OCRA is part of Disability Rights California. OCRA has a Clients’ Rights Advocate (CRA) at each regional center. The CRA helps protect regional center consumer’s rights. Your Clients’ Rights Advocate can: help regional center consumers and their families get services, provide information about rights and services, provide training, represent regional center consumers in hearings, and/or investigate complaints about denial of rights in a facility.
Presented by: The Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA)
Part Two: Social Security Appeals Tuesday, February 22, 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Have you ever disagreed with a notice of action from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? Join us to learn about the appeals process and for information on how to fill out your appeal form.
Presented by: The Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA)
Part Three: Representative Payees Tuesday, March 1, 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Do you need help managing your Social Security benefit? Do you help manage a beneficiary’s Social Security benefit? Join us to learn about the Social Security Administration (SSA) Representative Payee Program.
OPRABA verifies that representative payees are properly using funds on behalf of beneficiaries and carrying out their duties correctly. Representative Payee are individuals or organizations that SSA appoints to receive and manage the RSDI (Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance), SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits of another person, also referred to as a beneficiary. A rep. payee must use the benefits they receive for the use and benefit, and in the best interest of, the beneficiary.
Presented by: The Office of Payee Review & Beneficiary Assistance (OPRABA)
Part Four: Social Security and Work Tuesday, March 8, 2022
6:00PM - 8:00PM
What are work incentives? Join us to learn about the effects of work on your Social Security benefits.
WIPA Program offers free individualized work incentives counseling to eligible individuals living in: San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties. The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program is a free service that helps Social Security beneficiaries who receive benefits based on a disability make informed choices about their employment goals. This program is for individuals currently employed, self-employed, or individuals seeking employment or self-employment.
Presented by: The Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA) Program