10/9 - 10/24 - Maryland State-Specific Benefits Training Webinar Series for Benefits Professionals

Maryland State-Specific Benefits Training

Webinar Series for Benefits Professionals

Registration Fees:

Member: $75    Non-Member: $100

Location: All sessions are virtual

All sessions will be recorded to accommodate participants who are unable to attend some sessions on the dates they are scheduled.

Wednesday, October 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Optional Pre-Training - Work Incentives in the Social Security Disability and SSI programs

Thursday, October 10, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Medicaid and Other Medical Benefits

Wednesday, October 16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) & HUD Rental Assistance

Thursday, October 17, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – HUD Rental Assistance & Unemployment Insurance

Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) & Workers Compensation

Thursday, October 24, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Residential Program Fees in DDA and BHA-Funded Programs

This multi-day training provides a solid foundation in key Maryland state-specific benefits.  To win the confidence of their customers, Benefits Professionals need to be able to explain the impact of earnings on Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps), HUD Rental Assistance Programs, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Temporary Cash Assistance.  As a bonus, the webinars include training on residential program fees in programs funded by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA).

For professionals who have no experience with (or need a refresher on) work incentives in the Social Security Disability and SSI programs, an optional webinar on this content will be provided on Wednesday, October 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Facilitator:  Michael Dalto has delivered training and technical assistance on public benefits and related work incentives for 35 years.  He created a state benefits planning certification in Maryland and trained and supported 60 benefits planners using over 50 original training sessions.  He provides continuing education training for Benefits Planners through Cornell University.  He has consulted with organizations including Virginia Commonwealth University, Griffin-Hammis Associates, the University of Massachusetts/Boston, the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration.  He currently provides benefits planning through the National Association of Blind Merchants.