Social Security disability programs continue to be a major source of cash and health benefits for individuals with disabilities. However, dealingw ith a large federal agency can be daunting and overwhelming, especially for an unrepresented claimant. The program begins with an overview of the two disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), with emphasis on eligibility requirements and procedures, including online procedures and any remaining COVID-19 related procedures, basic disability eligibility standards and non-disability issues such as income, resources, and non-citizen criteria. An explanation of the recently revised evidence submission and analysis rules begins with the afternoon session followed by overview of the appeals process for disability applications. Concluding the program is a review of certain post-entitlement issues, with special emphasis on continuing disability reviews, work incentives rules, and benefits overpayments. The training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice who are thinking of representing clients before SSA, social and health workers, and community activists.
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:50 am
Overview of SSI and SSDI
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
9:50 am - 10:50 am
SSI Non-Disability Eligibility
SSI Financial Eligibility • Non-citizen Eligibility
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
10:50 am - 11:20 am
SSI & SSDI Basics: Disability Eligibility
Adults • Children
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Break
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: Proving Disability
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
12:05 pm - 12:20 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: Applications and Appeals
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: Question & Answer
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: SSA Coronavirus Procedures
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: New Evidence Rules
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: Rules of Representation
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
2:40 pm - 2:50 pm
Break
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: SSI and SSDI Work Incentives
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics: Overpayments
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Ask the Experts
Linda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyLinda L. Landry, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
Svetlana Uimenkova, Esq.,
Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston
