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The purpose of WIPA is to support individuals who receive SSDI/SSI by providing them with information about the special opportunities the Social Security Administration offers, as a free service to those who maybe considering employment.
The purpose of these work incentives are to:
- Help you achieve gainful employment
- Increase your independence
- Provide you with options to choose from
- Help you acquire self-support
- Facilitate informed choice
How can we help?
The Community Work Incentive Coordinator will explore with you and your stakeholders how to best utilize the work incentives available to you. Work incentives like Trial Work Periods, Extended Period of Eligibility, Impairment Related Work Expense, Blind Work Expense, Student Earned Income Exclusion, Plan for Achieving Self Support, extended Medicaid 1619 (b), Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits and much more.
Additional Services:
- Advisement and Counseling
- Information and Referral
- Benefits Management and Follow-up
- Short-term and Long-term Support
- Consumer Education and Training
Call us!
If you are a resident of Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota or Sumter county, call (727) 538-7370, ext. 365, or toll free 866-538-7370, ext. 365, for assistance with the WIPA program.
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