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Time to Make a Change? Ticket to Work Can Help!

In Benefits and Employment Articles, Blog, Featured, News, Ticket to Work Articles by ERI Team

Sometimes making a change is scary, especially if you rely on disability benefits to meet your income and health care needs. Getting help with finding resources and navigating possibilities can make all the difference. If you’re an adult age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI), you may be eligible to participate in the Ticket …

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Wisconsin Mental Health Forums: Virtual Training Series

In Advocacy, Events, Featured, Mental Health Resources, News, Resources, Training, Training Articles by ERI Team

You are invited to join the Wisconsin Mental Health Forums, a virtual five-part series designed to address disparities within the Behavioral Health System. Developed by Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) and made possible through support from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS), this series aims to improve the experiences of underserved populations. Speakers will …

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Gifts and Social Security Benefits

In Benefits Articles, Featured, News, Resources, Seasonal Favorite by ERI Team

Tis’ the season for festive celebrations – and gifts! During the holidays, it’s a good idea to learn how gifts are viewed by Social Security for the SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs. Gifts Don’t Affect SSDI At AllLet’s start with the easy one: SSDI. Gifts do not affect SSDI at all! You don’t even …