Contact the work Incentives Coalition at 1-888-942-8104!

The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance program provides information and advice on how work impacts Social Security benefits. Services are available statewide and FREE of charge to SSI & SSDI beneficiaries.

Click here to go to the WIPA referral form.

Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) are trained and certified by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide advice and follow along services to help beneficiaries understand how work impacts SSA benefits and how work incentives can improve their success in employment.

Beneficiaries of Social Security often fear losing health care coverage or losing their SSI or SSDI benefits if they go back to work. CWICs can provide valuable information on available work incentives that will allow an individual to secure, maintain or advance in their employment, while maintaining necessary benefits.

Who is Eligible for WIPA Services?

• Beneficiaries of SSI or SSDI

• Beneficiaries Ages 14-64

• Beneficiaries Working 

or Strongly Considering Work

Who Can Receive Information & Referral Services?

SSI/SSDI beneficiaries Professionals & Family Members Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) willhelp beneficiaries make informed decisions about working by developing a work plan that includes the use of SSA work incentives. CWICS consider the impact of work on State and Federal programs, Waiver programs, housing, and other support services.

Beneficiaries also receive information and referral assistance to programs and supports such as Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) for advocacy and legal services related to employment, Medicaid Purchase Plan, SSA Employment Networks (E.N), Ticket to Work and other employment-related supports.