SSA 401 -   (an advanced workshop)

                                 Beyond the Basics of

            Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, and Medicare

                                      Seminar description

"Beyond the Basics . . ." is designed for human service professionals who have

previously attended the "Benefits and Employment" seminar. 

The audience should have general knowledge of:

             1)  Trial Work Period

             2)  Extended Period of Eligibility

             3)  Cessation of cash benefit

             4)  Termination of benefits

             5)   Expedited Reinstatement of benefits

             1)  Section 1611 status

             2)  Section 1619(a) status

             3)  Break Even Point

             4)  Section 1619(b) status

             5)  Expedited Reinstatement of benefits

        and

             1) Subsidy and special work conditions (title II)

             2)  Impairment-related Work  Expenses (title II and XVI)

             3)  Student Earned Income Exclusion

             4)  Plan for Achieving Self-Support

          (As requested by audience members, any of these topics can be reviewed.)

This seminar puts rules and concepts into practice.  Additional material is presented

to refine the professional's skills in counseling individuals.

Working in small groups on sample cases, the audience will gain an in-depth

understanding of:

The audience is requested and encouraged to bring, at least, one case for discussion

and resolution of any apparent issues.