October 25

Food Assistance Programs 

10am-11am 

Mischelle Williams, Office of Nutrition Assistance Programs, Family Investment Administration, Maryland Department of Human Services

Join Mischelle Williams from the Office of Nutrition Assistance benefits programs to learn about food assistance options in Maryland.

October 26

* Maryland ABLE Accounts

11am-Noon

Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE

Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE Outreach and Communications Manager, will share an overview of how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities and their families to save and invest for the future without jeopardizing federal, state, and local benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. Attendees will learn about tax-advantaged savings and investment options as well as how to use the ABLE account to pay for qualified disability-related expenses. Join us to learn about the eligibility criteria, enrollment process, features of a Maryland ABLE account and the account management process.

*Repeat Session 

October 27

Work Without Fear: Using “Work Incentives” to Protect Benefits When You Work

1pm-2:00pm

Michael Dalto, High Note Consulting

Many people with disabilities who get cash and medical benefits from the government, and who are considering paid work, face some daunting questions:

 · What will happen to my cash benefits if I work?

 · Can I keep my medical benefits?

 · Will I have more money?

 Learn how safety nets called “work incentives” help protect benefits when you work, and make sure you come out ahead. Discover the Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS), a work incentive that can help you buy technology and other items to reach a work goal. And find out how to get FREE help from a certified Benefits Planner to use work incentives.

October 28

Financial Planning For When You Are Gone 

1pm-2pm

Elizabeth Yoder, Planning Across the Spectrum

In this presentation, we plan to address why planning for the inevitable or unexpected loss of a parent is so important. We cover both financial and legal tools to prepare for a supported loved one, and discuss ideas to build a support network now so the transition is as manageable as it can be.

October 31

* Work Without Fear: Using “Work Incentives” to Protect Benefits When You Work

1pm-2:00pm

Michael Dalto, High Note Consulting

Many people with disabilities who get cash and medical benefits from the government, and who are considering paid work, face some daunting questions:

 · What will happen to my cash benefits if I work?

 · Can I keep my medical benefits?

 · Will I have more money?

 Learn how safety nets called “work incentives” help protect benefits when you work, and make sure you come out ahead. Discover the Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS), a work incentive that can help you buy technology and other items to reach a work goal. And find out how to get FREE help from a certified Benefits Planner to use work incentives.

*Repeat Session 

If you need accommodations, including live captions, please contact Lori Berrong, lori.berrong@maryland.gov no later than 7 days before the session you're registering for, indicating the name of session(s) you will need accommodations for.

Disclaimer

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