Work Incentive Planning and Assistance

Welcome to Benefits Planning at Employment Works!

Recently, the Social Security Administration renamed this program to Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA).  The reason for the name change is based on one simple concept of the program.  Rather than informing you about your benefits and then sending you on your way, we would love the opportunity to discuss further with you available resources that may lead towards employment, if this is the path you choose.

Understanding the relationship between your Social Security benefits and employment is crucial to making the most informed decision that you can.

Our staff is trained and certified by the Social Security Administration and are happy to discuss your benefits and what employment may mean for you.

For Job seekers

For Families

If you are currently receiving Social Security Benefits, you may have some of the following questions:

Are you the parent or loved one of someone who is currently receiving benefits?

• How can I can go back to work and retain benefits?

• Will your child/student's benefits change at the age of eighteen?

• Are there limitations on earnings or hours worked?

• Does your income still affect your eighteen year olds benefits?

• What about my Medicaid and/or Medicare?

• Can your child's income affect his or her benefits?

• Is a PASS PLAN right for me?

• Did you know your child/student can work without losing medical or cash benefits?

• Should I go back to work?

• Are there any incentive out there that can help me ease off of my benefits while I attempt to go back to work?