Maryland Benefits Counseling Network

January 26th & January 28th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-01-26 12:30 - 2021-01-28 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
**This Training is Now FULL. Please check back for our next training opportunity!**
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – January 26th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – January 28th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

February 22 & February 24th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-02-22 12:30 - 2021-02-24 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
***THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED***
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – February 22nd, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – February 24th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

March 23rd & March 25th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-03-23 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!!******

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – March 23rd, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – March 25th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

May 10th & May 11th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-05-10 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – May 10th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – May 11th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

May 24th, 2021-ALL DAY - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-05-24 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in an ALL DAY online event:

Part I – May 24th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
LUNCH: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Part II – May 24th, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

June 7th & June 14th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-06-07 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – June 7th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – June 14th, 2021 – 9:30am-12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

August 30th & 31st, 2021 - W.O.R.K.S – Webinar
2021-08-30 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – August 30, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – August 31, 2021 – 9:30am-12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training. *Please note that we are not currently offering CEU’s for this training.
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

September 20th & 21st, 2021 – W.O.R.K.S – Webinar
2021-09-20 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – September 20, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – September 21, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training. *Please note that we are not currently offering CEU’s for this training.
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

October 25th and 29th, 2021--W.O.R.K.S!--Webinar
2021-10-25 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – October 25, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – October 29, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend. Only those needing a CEU certificate will have to pay a fee for the credits.

***We are happy to announce that we are able to offer CEUs on this training for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Although this training is free for anyone who wants to register, if you require Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) there will be a $45 fee. You must select the CEU box during registration and an invoice will be emailed to you for payment. Invoices for CEU’s will be mailed to you within 48 hours of your registration. Payment must be received before the end of Day 2 to be eligible for a CEU!***
Salisbury University School of Social Work is authorized by the the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 5.5 Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

December 13th and 14th, 2021-W.O.R.K.S!-Webinar
2021-12-13 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Zoom registration link will be provided to you via email immediately after submitting your registration on this page.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, December 13, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend. Only those needing a CEU certificate will have to pay a fee for the credits.

***We are happy to announce that we are able to offer CEUs on this training for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Although this training is free for anyone who wants to register, if you require Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) there will be a $45 fee. You must select the CEU box during registration and an invoice will be emailed to you for payment. Invoices for CEU’s will be mailed to you within 48 hours of your registration. Payment must be received before the end of Day 2 to be eligible for a CEU!***
Salisbury University School of Social Work is authorized by the the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 5.5 Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

February 7&8, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-02-07 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w5GyBJWgRTahGKiwZ4hs1w

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, February 7, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, February 8, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

March 22, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-03-22 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: The registration for this event has closed.

WHEN
The training event will be held on March 22, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

April 25&26, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: THIS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, April 25, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

May 24, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-05-24 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cU-zvdPaR6yTiO_kqnp-HQ

WHEN
The training event will be held on May 24, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

June 27&28, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-06-27 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NXe-v3lWRxenbaPyS23qRg

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, June 27, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

July 26, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-07-26 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B2uP7k5sR3azRyIMrnyfUw

WHEN
The training event will be held on July 26, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

August 2&3, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-08-02 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dHQmJ56TxSdXOr4PDXijQ

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Tuesday, August 2 , 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

September 27, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-09-27 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZuJizc5Q_OEAIcUkO1MWg

WHEN
The training event will be held on September 27, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

October 11&13, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-10-11 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I6aaw6ziSO-1l15Sdl7Ydg

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Tuesday, October 11 , 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

November 10, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-11-11 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0A-X66PS9So3rfTvDhUfQ

WHEN
The training event will be held on November 10, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

December 12&13, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-12-12 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
This training is now full.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, October 12 , 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, October 13, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

January 9&10, 2023-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2023-01-09 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JW8VKgqkQfqDGoE0_YEuVQ

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, January 9, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, January 10, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

February 14, 2023-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2023-02-14 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fT1eNndiQ4CFdAiM1bcAKA

WHEN
The training event will be held on February 14, 2023 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

March 13&14, 2023-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2023-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2tr8Sj5nTn2SLCm79MlV_g

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, March 13, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, March 14, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

April 17, 2023 - W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2023-04-17 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iWP4DudPTPqJhxMnTp2TLQ

WHEN
The training event will be held on April 17, 2023 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

May 15&16, 2023 - W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2023-05-15 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF and ACT TEAMS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__1nDzfvWTrqs9xqA-TYE1Q

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, May 15, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirm
