Taught over the course of twelve weeks, HYPE's "Focused Skills and Strategies Training" provides young adults with mental health conditions pursuing school and work opportunities with the skills, strategies, and tools to improve important aspects of executive functioning. Initial research on FSST shows promising results. umassmed.edu/HYPE
MAINTAINING BENEFITS
1619(b) Definition: A rule that lets people who stop getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits due to work income keep their Medi-Calhealth coverage while earning up to $47,395 per year. Higher earnings may qualify - If an SSI beneficiary has gross earnings higher than the threshold amount for his/her State, SSA can figure an individual threshold amount if that person has:
Personal attendant whose fees are publicly funded; or
Medical expenses above the average State amount.
1619(b) also makes it easier to get SSI benefits started up again if your countable income goes below SSI's income limit. For 1619(b), you must continue to meet other SSI eligibility rules, such as the resource limit. Note: If your earnings are over this limit and you have high medical expenses, you might still qualify for 1619(b).
