Benefits Services are intended for individuals who require assistance to understand how their benefits work in order to help them with their career planning. SSB authorizes for Benefits Services under two categories: Benefits Coaching and Benefits Planning. Benefits services examines benefits such as cash assistance benefits like Social Security, and other federal, State, and local benefits and health care benefits like Medicare and Medical Assistance.
Training/Certification Requirements: Community Partners performing Benefits Coaching services (hourly or report) must have completed and hold certification from the Disability HUB MN Benefits Coaching training as a certified Benefits Coach.
Training/Certification Requirements: Community Partners providing Benefits Planning services (hourly or Benefits Summary and Analysis Report) must be certified as a Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC), a Community Partner Work Incentive Coordinator (CPWIC), or Work Incentive Practitioner (WIP). Information can be accessed at this link: Disability Hub MN - Benefits planning roles and responsibilities.
