Working Without Losing Disability Benefits

Working Without Losing Disability Benefits w/ Mary Judy, Alpine Square

Navigating government benefits while trying to work can feel overwhelming: especially for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities. In this in-depth conversation, Mary Judy breaks down how benefits actually work, how employment is supported and what resources are available to help individuals build sustainable, fulfilling careers without losing essential support. These benefits include:

• People receiving SSI, SSDI, SNAP, or Medicaid

• Families and caregivers seeking clarity on benefits

• Employment professionals and disability advocates

• Anyone interested in disability inclusion and economic participation

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Mary explains Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Alpine Square services include personalized benefits analysis reports, one-on-one counseling, and long-term planning to help individuals maintain stability while entering or re-entering the workforce.

A major focus of this discussion is dismantling the myth that working automatically leads to losing benefits. Many programs are designed with gradual income thresholds that allow individuals to earn more while still retaining critical supports. Mary explains how systems like SSI include grace periods and income adjustments that often result in individuals having more financial stability when they work.

Mary introduces ABLE accounts and PASS plans, that allows individuals to save money and invest in their future without jeopardizing eligibility for benefits.

Mary points to national resources like National Association of Benefits and Work Incentives Specialists, where individuals can find certified benefits counselors across the United States or explore private services.

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