Resources

Our Western NY Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project (WIPA) is funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provides free benefits advisement services to beneficiaries who are either working (full-time or part-time) or interested in going to work. This document reviews benefits available, as well as contact information for advisors, assistance, and more information about your benefits.

This document defines employer subsidies and how they may affect the substantial gainful activity (SGA) determination.

The criteria for considering a person disabled will be different for children under the age of 18 than it is for adults. This document discusses the criteria and definitions for disability in children under 18.

When a child or an adult plans to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it is important to know what documents the SSI program will need to process the claim. This document reviews the SSI application process, including documents and proof needed for the application.

As the criteria for SSI is different for children and adults, once a child reaches the age of 18, a review is scheduled to determine whether their condition or illness meets the SSI definition of disability for an adult. This document discusses what to expect during this review.

This document reviews the substantial gainful activity rule for SSDI’s trial work period, extended period of eligibility, and expedited reinstatement rules.

This document explains the section 301 rule, which is designed to protect the benefits of persons who participate in an approved vocational rehabilitation program.

This document gives an overview of representative payees, how to designate and change your payee, and the rights and responsibilities of your payee.

This document explains how overpayments can occur and how to address them.

This document discusses continuing disability reviews, including standards and what to expect.