CWD Annual Conference November 9, 2009 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Department of Medical Assistance Services
Work Incentives Specialist Advocate (WISA) • Service provider who has successfully completed the Work Incentives Specialist Training – Three two-day training sessions – Homework and final exam • Authorized by DRS to provide WISA services
What do WISAs do? • Assist eligible individuals to achieve specific, appropriate work incentiverelated goals • Collaborate with CWICs • Collaborate with other service providers • Receive technical assistance and training from va. ACCSES
Who do WISAs serve? • Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program clients • Other Virginians with disabilities who are eligible for non-VR WIS services funded by Virginia’s Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG)
How? • Use the counselor-client approach to build rapport • Provide valid information in an understandable format • Provide individualized answers for unique situations • Consult with CWIC when necessary • Dispel fear and confusion – encourage informed choice
WISA Services Provides WISA assistance to VR and non-VR clients in accessing and using: • Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) • Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE) • Medicaid While Working –Section 1619 B • Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) • Subsidy • MEDICAID WORKS (Medicaid Buy-In) • Work. WORLD Benefits Analysis
WIS Services Program for VR Clients • WIS services are accessed through DRS VR counselor • Services are available to current VR clients who receive SSI/SSDI • Services are paid for with VR program funds • Services are outcome-based (WISA is paid after work incentive is acquired)
WIS Services Program for non-VR Clients Services are available to Virginians with disabilities who: • Receive SSDI or SSI • Are employed or who want to become employed at the time WIS services are provided • Do not have an open vocational rehabilitation case with DRS
WIS Services Program for non-VR Clients • WIS services must be prior approved by the program administrator • Services are paid for with Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) funds • Services are outcome-based (WISA is paid after work incentive is acquired by client)
Work Incentive Training (WIT) Project “SSI/SSDI & Work Incentives” “Understanding the Myriad of Rules Governing SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare & Related Work Incentives for People with Disabilities” • Principle trainer: Sharon Brent, National Disability Institute • SSA AWIC, SSA Public Affairs Officer and regional CWIC often attend & present
WIT Project • For professionals, consumers & families • Two full-day training sessions and 2 -3 hour family & friends sessions • 10 -12 sessions around Virginia each year • Total through 3 rd quarter = 311 participants which includes 81 beneficiaries and family members. – Most attendees are Direct Support Professionals from ESOs and CSBs
WIT Project • Training sessions include information on advocacy, benefits management, program eligibility and resources – SSI and SSDI – Work incentives and Ticket to Work – Medicaid and Medicare – Work. WORLD – Earned income tax credit – HUD and much more
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