Work and Life

See how work and benefits go together.

Thinking about work?

Learn the truth about why work is possible.

Get Past the Myths

Young People and Benefits

You can make work a part of your plan.

Benefits for Young People

Learn about the most important benefit programs for young people.

Why Benefits Matter

Find out how benefits support young people who work.

SSI Eligibility for Young People

SSI is the most important cash benefit for young people with disabilities.

Medicaid Eligibility for Young People

Medicaid is the most important public health benefit for young people with disabilities.

Private Health Coverage for Young People

See how you might get private health coverage and what expenses you might have to pay.

Other Programs

Learn about other programs, like SNAP, K-TAP, and Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB).

Your Money

Get ideas on what to do with the money you earn.

Building Your Assets and Wealth

Discover ways to save up money while working.

ABLE Accounts

ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits.

Individual Development Accounts

IDAs help people with low income save up for a business, higher education, or a home.

Plans to Achieve Self-Support

PASS helps people who can get SSI save money for a work-related goal.

Tax Credits and Tools

Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) lower taxes for workers with low income.

Trust Funds

Trust funds can hold assets for a person with a disability.

Learn the truth about working

See why the myths you’ve heard are misleading.

Getting Past the Myths

Get the facts about how benefits support work.

You Can Work

With the right training, preparation, and support, you can have a successful career.

You'll keep getting the benefits you need

SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid let you try working without losing the benefits you need.