Jeanette Flanders, Community Work Incentive Coordinator with ECI, provided an informative training on federal benefit programs, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, including recent updates and policy changes. The Zoom recording, PowerPoint slides, and provided links can be found below. The training was provided via Zoom and in-person.
Recorded Training
The training session was recorded and can be viewed below.
PowerPoint Presentation
A .pdf version of the slideshow can be viewed or downloaded below. For alternate formats, please email ehoapili@endependence.org.
Provided Links
Links shared during the training are listed below, by benefit type. Click the benefit type to browse individual sections for program-specific links and resources.
Social Security Benefits
Social Security Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Survivors & Family Benefits
- Survivor benefits for families of insured workers:
- Some family members may qualify for SSDI
- Benefits for Children with Disabilities, SSA pamphlets
Homeless Resources
- https://www.ssa.gov/homelessness
- https://www.prainc.com/
- https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-homeless.htm
- Documents needed for proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status, etc.
- Find document lists and checklists for different benefit types here:
Questions?
- 1-800-722-1213
- https://www.ssa.gov
- https://www.ssa.gov/locator
Medicaid
Virginia's Medicaid Programs
Virginia's Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicaid’s Work Requirement Rules
Federal Housing Programs
Housing Choice Voucher
Section 811 (Disability Housing)
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
SNAP & Federal Food Programs
SNAP (Food Assistance Programs)
- https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
- 2026 SNAP Changes – Food Rules & Program Updates
