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Project

Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Project

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Larrisa Cummings
[email protected]
907-264-6279

Project Description:

Provide Work Incentive Planning and Assistance services for Alaskan SSI/SSDI beneficiaries. Provide initial benefit analyses and assistance to develop a benefit management plan using available work incentives as well as follow-up and support services. Provide additional assistance as required, such as assistance with wage reporting, age 18 re determination questions, and other work incentive related questions. Assist with the development and modifications of PASS plans. Provide and conduct outreach and training to increase awareness & knowledge about federal & state work incentives.

Keyword(s):

WIPA, SSA, Work Incentives, Benefits Counseling

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State