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Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration has announced.

According to SSA, the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker will increase by $20, from $1,523 in 2020 to $1,543 in 2021. The average monthly benefit for a Social Security disabled worker beneficiary will increase by $16, from $1,261 in 2020 to $1,277 in 2021. In addition, the SSI Federal Payment Standard will increase from $783 per month in 2020 to $794 per month in 2021.

Important work incentive thresholds for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries with disabilities will also increase, including the Substantial Gainful Activity level and the Trial Work Period earnings level. View SSA’s fact sheet for more details on the 2021 Social Security COLA.

There are many online resources about Social Security. You can find many answers about the programs and services on the Frequently Asked Questions page… Continue reading →

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As part of DHS Secretary Teresa Miller’s update, please see this latest message regarding DHS’ actions in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This contains the information shared by Secretary Miller during the stakeholder call on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The document highlights responses to ongoing questions and answers asked during the webinars and includes updated information on funding, regulatory waivers, reopening guidance, and other resources. If you have any questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.

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From ACCSES:

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report on home health care workers, in which it estimates that “jobs in homecare will increase by 40 percent in the next decade to meet demand from older adults and people with disabilities.” The report also looks at changes individual states made to their Medicaid programs in response to the Home Care Rule, which the Department of Labor issued in 2015, extending Fair Labor Standards Act’s protections to home health care workers. It also examines “the Home Care Rule’s effect on home care provider agencies, workers, and consumers.”

In preparing the report, the “GAO analyzed 2010 through 2019 national survey data on workers’ hours and wages; interviewed stakeholders from 15 organizations that represent the different groups affected, DOL officials, and home care program officials from three states selected based on variation in their Medicaid programs and minimum wage levels; and reviewed studies on state strategies to implement the Home Care Rule.”

The need for additional home health care workers has been known to the disability community for some time and hopefully this report can generate more ideas for how to fill what will be an increasing need.

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The Pa Assistive Technology Foundation is hosting a series of “Money Talks” Webinars.

Join each month for a new topic on financial empowerment for people with disabilities. Each interactive session will run for 45 minutes, including time for questions.

Learn more about the topics we’ll cover, register, and access past recordings and slides below:

*If you’re new to Zoom or would like a quick refresher on how Zoom webinars work, download our brief, accessible PDF instruction guide. We will also be available on Zoom 15 minutes before each webinar’s start time for a quick orientation for those who are interested.

Insider Tips on PA ABLE
Wednesday, November 18 from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm **Please note the earlier start time.
PA ABLE provides a way to save safely for your day-to-day purchases as well as larger goals, like a home or vacation. Learn the ins and outs of how to make this savings program work for you.

Presenters:

  • Dr. Josie Badger, President of J Badger Consulting Inc. and Director of the national RSA-Parent Training and Information Center technical assistance center (RAISE)
  • Diana Fishlock, Field Representative, Pennsylvania Treasury Department
  • Susan Tachau, Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

*PAST WEBINAR RECORDINGS*

This is Not a Game: Protecting Your Benefits and Money by Protecting Your Identity
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
With scams and identity theft on the rise, learn how to protect your identity and your money.

Presenter:

  • Becky MacDicken, Outreach Specialist for Financial Services at the PA Department of Banking and Securities

WEBINAR RECORDING, SLIDES, AND TRANSCRIPT

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