How to Prepare For and What to Ask the Benefits Counselor

What to Bring

• It is a good idea to take your SSA award letter with you. If you do not have a letter, you will need to know which benefits you have and the amount of money you receive.
• If you have worked before, bring a copy of your work history. It is good information for the counselor
• If you have received notice of under-payments or over-payments from SSA, you should bring the notice to the meeting.

Questions to Ask

• How will work affect my benefits?
• What will happen to my medical assistance if I start to work?
• How often do I need to report my income to SSA?
• If I lose my benefits because of work, will I be able to get them back?
• If I go to work, will my dependents lose their benefits?

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