Empowerment Essentials

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Welcome to Empowerment Essentials, your comprehensive resource for navigating employment while receiving disability benefits. Going back to work can sometimes feel scary and make you feel uncertain about how to proceed. We're here to help you. This page has many useful resources and tips to guide you. Whether you are looking for a job or building your career, we'll give you the tools to make confident choices. We believe in you and will support you every step of the way!

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• What’s New in 2025

  • What's New in 2025 (DOC)

• Income Taxes

  • Income Taxes (DOC)

• Social Security Myth 1 - If I Go to Work, I'll Lose My Cash Benefits

• Social Security Myth 2 - If I Go to Work, I'll Lose My Health Benefits

• Social Security Myth 3 - If I Stop Working, I Can't Get Back On Benefits

• Understanding Your Disability Benefits

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility and Appeals

• Social Security Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) & Age 18 Redeterminations